Best 9 Whole Lime Margarita Recipes

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The whole lime margarita is a classic margarita recipe that uses fresh limes, tequila, triple sec, and simple syrup. The lime juice and zest give the margarita a bright, citrusy flavor, while the tequila and triple sec add a boozy kick. The simple syrup helps to balance out the sourness of the lime and provides a smooth, creamy texture. This margarita is the perfect way to enjoy a refreshing cocktail on a hot summer day or as a festive party drink.

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FRESH LIME MARGARITAS



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This basic fresh margarita recipe is easy to modify to your tastes. Try it frozen or with strawberries. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup tequila
1/4 cup Triple Sec
1/4 cup lime juice
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons superfine sugar
4 lime wedges
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1-1/3 cups crushed ice

Steps:

  • In a pitcher, combine the first 5 ingredients; stir until sugar is dissolved. Moisten rims of 4 margarita or cocktail glasses with lime wedges. Sprinkle salt on a plate; dip rims in salt. Serve over crushed ice in prepared glasses.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 149 calories, Fat 0 fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 2mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

WHOLE LIME MARGARITA



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Made with thin-skinned limes, these margaritas are bright and flavorful-nothing reminiscent of a bottled mix! The lime rind adds beautiful color and a burst of tart, but not overly sweet, taste. You'll never make a margarita the old way again.

Provided by NicoleMcmom

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 medium thin-skinned limes
2 cups ice cold water
1 cup tequila
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup orange liqueur (such as Cointreau®)
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
ice, as needed
6 slices lime

Steps:

  • Cut limes into quarters; remove and discard the center part of the rinds. Transfer lime quarters to a blender with water, tequila, sugar, orange liqueur, and salt. Blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
  • Strain mixture into a large measuring cup or small pitcher. Serve over ice and garnish with lime slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 189.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.9 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 0.1 g, Sodium 83.6 mg, Sugar 20.8 g

WHOLE CITRUS MARGARITAS



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Provided by Michael Chiarello : Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 15m

Yield 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 navel oranges, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 lemons, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
2 limes, cut into 3/4-inch pieces
1/2 cup superfine sugar
1/4 cup Cointreau
1/4 cup Triple Sec
1 1/2 cups good quality tequila (recommended: 100 percent agave)
10 cups ice
Fine salt, for the rims of the glasses
10 lime wedges

Steps:

  • Put the oranges, lemons, and limes through a juicer. Pour the juice into a large pitcher. Add the sugar and stir to dissolve. Then stir in the Cointreau, Triple Sec, and tequila.
  • To serve: Pour salt onto a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the top of each glass and dip the glass in the salt. Fill each glass halfway with ice and pour in the juice mixture. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.
  • Chef's note: Farm freshness is the key here. Look for the citrus that is mostly in season and adjust the recipe. Tangerines, Meyer lemons, and key limes all have amazing flavor if you can find them.

THE ULTIMATE LIME MARGARITA



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You can't have a summer gathering without the great taste of Margarita's and chips with salsa. Make these ahead of time and they will be ready to serve when the party starts!

Provided by TishT

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup tequila
3/4 cup orange liqueur, such as triple sec
1 cup fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon sugar
ice cube

Steps:

  • Combine first 4 ingredients in a 4-cup measuring cup.
  • FOR BLENDED MARGARITAS: Fill blender halfway with ice cubes.
  • Add half of margarita mixture.
  • Blend until mixture is thick and icy.
  • Divide between two glasses.
  • Repeat with more ice cubes and remaining margarita mixture.
  • FOR MARGARITAS ON THE ROCKS: Fill four glasses with ice cubes.
  • Divide margarita mixture among glasses and serve.
  • DO-AHEAD TIP: Margarita mixture can be made up to 8 hours ahead and prior to being blended with ice.
  • Cover and refrigerate.

WHOLE LIME MARGARITA RECIPE BY TASTY



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These whole lime margaritas pack a zesty punch! Skip the tedious juicing and throw everything into the blender for a sustainable twist on the classic. Don't forget the salt rims! This content is intended solely for users of legal drinking age. Drink responsibly.

Provided by Lauren Lee

Categories     Drinks

Time 7m

Yield 2 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 lime, thin-skinned, washed
kosher salt, for coating rims
⅓ cup tequila blanco
½ cup filtered water
1 ½ tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons orange flavored liqueur, such as Cointreau
ice, for serving
2 lime wheels, for garnish

Steps:

  • Trim off the very ends of the lime, then cut the lime lengthwise into quarters.
  • Rub one of the lime quarters around the rims of two glasses, then dip the rims in salt to coat.
  • Add the lime quarters, tequila, water, sugar, and orange liqueur, to a blender. Blend on high speed until the lime is broken down and only small specks of green remain, 1-2 minutes. Strain the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve into a spouted measuring cup to remove any solids, pressing to extract as much liquid as possible.
  • Fill the glasses with ice, then evenly divide the margarita mixture between the two. Garnish each glass with a lime wheel and serve immediately.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 212 calories, Carbohydrate 28 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 0 grams, Sugar 15 grams

THE PERFECT MARGARITA



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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

1 lime wedge
1 pinch coarse sea salt to taste
1 large ice cube
ice
2 fluid ounces white tequila
1 ½ fluid ounces triple sec
1 fluid ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
1 slice lime

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

FRESH LIME MARGARITA



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Dipping the rims of the glasses into a mixture of salt and sugar is a nice touch.

Categories     Fruit Juice     Tequila     Alcoholic     Cocktail Party     Lime     Spring     Summer     Bon Appétit     Drink

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups gold tequila
3/4 cup Triple Sec
3/4 cup fresh lime juice
4 tablespoons sugar
8 cups crushed ice
2 tablespoons kosher salt
6 lime wedges

Steps:

  • Combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons sugar in large pitcher; stir to dissolve sugar. Add crushed ice. Mix salt and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in shallow bowl. Moisten rim of 6 Margarita glasses with lime wedge. Holding each glass upside down, dip rim into sugar-salt mixture. Pour Margarita into glasses. Garnish with lime wedges.

MARGARITA



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Tequila, lime, a touch of orange: the Margarita is a perfect mixture, with or without salt.

Provided by Rosie Schaap

Categories     cocktails

Time 3m

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 ounces blanco tequila
Juice of 1 whole lime
1/2 ounce triple sec, preferably Cointreau
Salt for rim (optional)
Lime wedge, for garnish

Steps:

  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add tequila, lime juice and triple sec. Shake. Pour, with the ice, into a highball or footed glass (salt rim first if you like). Garnish with wedge of lime.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 183, UnsaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 0 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 0 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Sodium 2 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

CLASSIC MARGARITA



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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

1 lime wedge
Coarse sea salt, optional
1-1/2 ounces blanco tequila
1 ounce Triple Sec
1/2 ounce freshly-squeezed lime juice

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.

Tips for Making the Best Margarita:

  • Use fresh limes. Fresh lime juice is essential for a great margarita. Bottled or store-bought lime juice is a poor substitute.
  • Choose a good tequila. A good margarita starts with a good tequila. Look for a 100% agave tequila that is smooth and flavorful.
  • Use Cointreau or Grand Marnier. Cointreau or Grand Marnier are the traditional orange liqueurs used in margaritas. They add a touch of sweetness and complexity to the drink.
  • Shake the margarita well. Shaking the margarita vigorously will help to combine the ingredients and create a smooth, foamy texture.
  • Serve the margarita immediately. Margaritas are best served immediately after they are made. The ice will start to melt and dilute the flavor of the drink if you let it sit for too long.

Conclusion:

The margarita is a classic cocktail that is enjoyed by people all over the world. It is a refreshing, flavorful drink that is perfect for any occasion. With so many different variations of the margarita to choose from, there is sure to be a recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you are looking for a delicious and easy-to-make cocktail, give the margarita a try. You won't be disappointed!

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