Classic Margarita

Who doesn’t love a classic margarita, hands up! My hand is most definitely down, this is one of my all time favourite cocktails. Nothing beats the fresh tangy taste of lime mixed with the best quality tequila over ice and what puts it over the top for me is that salty after-note from the rim of the glass…bliss!!

A classic margarita is so easy to make its actually a joke. Just one ratio to remember. 2 parts tequila to 1 part lime juice and 1 part orange liqueur. How easy is that.

For the orange liqueur you have a few options. I use Cointreau but Grand Marnier or a good quality Triple Sec is just fine.

To whip up a quick margarita simply add the tequila, lime juice and orange liqueur into a shaker with a few blocks of ice and shake for about 30 seconds. Pour into a salt rimmed cocktail glass of your choice with or without ice…simple. Rinse and repeat.

Classic Margarita

(6 votes, average: 4.33 out of 5)
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4.3 from 6 reviews

A simple classic margarita that will satisfy anyone on a hot summers day. Perfect for cocktail parties or simply for lazing around the pool on a warm weekend afternoon.

• Author: Daryl

Ingredients

2oz / 60ml silver tequila

1oz / 30ml lime juice (freshly squeezed)

1oz orange liqueur

salt

cocktail glass

ice

Instructions

Place a layer of salt in a plate

use a half a lime to make the rim of your cocktail glass moist

place the glass rim side down into the salt

slowly move the glass around until the rim is completely lined with salt

Set aside for the next step

Place the tequila, lime juice and orange liqueur into a cocktail shaker with the ice

Close and shake for about 30 seconds

Place ice into your prepared glass and pour the combined mix into the glass

Garnish with a slice of lime

Feel free to increase the quantities for larger parties. This can also be made in a jug and poured over crushed ice for larger parties.

Serve immediately!

Repeat

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