Description
Classic Margaritas are a timeless favorite, perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or unwinding after a long day. This easy homemade margarita recipe features only four simple ingredients: tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup. The result? A refreshingly zesty cocktail that outshines any store-bought mix. With its vibrant flavor profile and customizable options, you can create the ultimate margarita experience in just minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 oz tequila (reposado or silver)
- 20 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau preferred)
- 15 oz fresh lime juice
- 5 oz simple syrup
- Lime slices/wedges for garnish
- Salt for rimming glasses
Instructions
- Gather and measure all ingredients into a large pitcher.
- Stir well to combine and adjust sweetness if desired.
- Chill the mixture in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Rim serving glasses with lime juice and dip in salt.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, pour in margarita mix, and shake for about 10 seconds.
- Serve over fresh ice in prepared glasses, garnished with lime wedges.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail (240g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg