Best 5 The Best Easy Margarita Recipes
Margaritas, with their sweet, sour, and salty flavors, are one of the most famous cocktails in the world. This classic drink requires just a few ingredients, making it easy to whip up at home, and there are endless variations to suit every taste. Whether you prefer your margarita frozen or on the rocks, with lime or grapefruit, or with a spicy kick, there's a recipe out there for you. In this guide, we'll share some of the best easy margarita recipes, so you can enjoy this refreshing cocktail at home anytime.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
THE PERFECT MARGARITA
Mastering the margarita requires a certain amount of practice, but once you dial-in your perfect ratio, it's a really easy cocktail to replicate. The classic recipe is 3 parts tequila, 2 parts triple sec, and 1 part freshly squeezed lime juice, and you should probably start off pretty close to that, but my personal favorite proportions are 4-3-2.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Drinks Recipes Cocktail Recipes Tequila Drinks Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Moisten the rim of a glass with a lime wedge. Sprinkle salt onto a plate. Lightly dip the moistened rim into the salt. Place a large ice cube in the glass and freeze the prepared glass until ready to serve.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with fresh ice. Add tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Cover and shake vigorously until outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with a slice of lime.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 320.5 calories, Carbohydrate 30.4 g, Fat 0.3 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 0.7 g, Sodium 330.6 mg, Sugar 19.9 g
THE BEST EASY MARGARITA
I've had friends say that they can't tell the difference between this and a real margarita! I made up this recipe myself one day when I was preparing for camping at a music festival. I needed lots of booze, preferably refreshing. And this is the awesome result. I think you could make this into a frozen margarita by putting it in the freezer then blending it, but I like them much more on ice. **Note** This is VERY STRONG. If you want to make it less strong, add another 1/2 qt limeade. Any more diminishes the flavor. I recommend using Newman's Own Limeade. Also, I don't recommend using crappy tequila, use only what you would drink straight.
Provided by Meguin
Categories Beverages
Time 5m
Yield 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- 1. Mix the tequila triple sec, and limeade together in a 1 gallon container.
- 2. Slice the limes in half, then in slices. Place most of the lime slices in with the margarita.
- 3. Use the remaining lime slices to salt your margarita glass(es), fill with ice and margarita, and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 37.4, Sodium 2.2, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 9, Protein 0.1
MARGARITA
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, lime juice, Simple Syrup and orange liqueur. Cover and shake until mixed and chilled, about 30 seconds. (In general, the drink is ready by the time the shaker mists up.) Place Lime-salt-sugar on a plate. Press the rim of a chilled rocks or wine glass into the mixture to rim the edge. Strain margarita into the glass.
- Put the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. (Alternatively, heat in the microwave.) Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
- Blend together lime, salt and sugar in a small blender or mini food chopper.
CLASSIC MARGARITA
A classic margarita recipe doesn't need anything other than tequila, Triple Sec and fresh lime juice. When you're making the cocktail, make sure you squeeze the limes correctly for the ultimate freshness. -James Schend, Taste of Home Deputy Editor
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 1 serving.
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Moisten rim of 1 cocktail glass with lime wedge. If desired, sprinkle salt on a plate; dip rim in salt. Fill glass with ice. In an empty cocktail shaker, combine tequila, Triple Sec and lime juice. Fill with ice; cover and shake until frost forms on the outside of the shaker, 15-20 seconds. Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with lime wedge.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 206 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 3mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.
ORANGE AND LIME MARGARITA
This margarita, made with freshly squeezed orange juice, lime juice, and agave for a natural sweetener, is light, refreshing, and not too sweet. Salt or sugar rim optional.
Provided by CookingWithShelia
Categories Margaritas
Time 5m
Yield 2
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Pour orange juice, lime juice, tequila, and agave syrup into a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake well. Strain into a margarita glass and serve with an orange twist.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 80.2 calories, Carbohydrate 12.4 g, Fat 0.1 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 0.3 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 0.7 mg
Tips:
- Use fresh lime juice. Fresh lime juice has a much brighter and more flavorful taste than bottled or store-bought lime juice. If you can, try to use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best results.
- Use a good quality tequila. The quality of the tequila you use will have a big impact on the overall flavor of the margarita. Look for a tequila that is 100% agave and has a smooth, slightly sweet taste.
- Use Cointreau or Grand Marnier. Cointreau and Grand Marnier are two popular orange liqueurs that are used in margaritas. Cointreau has a slightly more bitter flavor, while Grand Marnier is sweeter. Choose the one that you prefer.
- Use a good quality salt. The salt that you use to rim the glass should be fine and not too coarse. Kosher salt or sea salt are both good choices.
- Chill your glass before serving. Chilling your glass before serving will help to keep the margarita cold and refreshing.
Conclusion:
The margarita is a classic cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. With its refreshing flavor and simple ingredients, it's no wonder that it's one of the most popular cocktails in the world. Whether you like your margaritas frozen, on the rocks, or blended, there's a recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a delicious and refreshing cocktail, give one of these margarita recipes a try.
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