Best 3 Golden Margarita Recipes

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**Tantalize Your Taste Buds with the Golden Margarita: A Refreshing Twist on a Classic Cocktail**

Experience a delightful twist on the classic margarita with our Golden Margarita recipe. This tantalizing cocktail combines the tangy flavors of lime and orange liqueur with a touch of sweetness from agave nectar, creating a perfectly balanced and refreshing drink. Discover the art of crafting this golden beauty, along with variations such as the Spicy Golden Margarita, the Blood Orange Margarita, and the Sparkling Golden Margarita. Embark on a journey of flavor exploration as you learn to create these captivating cocktails that are sure to impress your friends and family.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

GOLDEN MARGARITA



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     beverage

Time 5m

Yield 1 cocktail

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 ounces gold tequila
1/2 ounce orange-flavored liqueur, such as Grand Marnier
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows
1/2 ounce egg whites
1 cup sugar
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add the tequila, liqueur, lime juice, Simple Syrup and egg whites. Shake for 8 to 10 seconds. Strain into a rocks glass filled with ice.
  • 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.

CUERVO GOLDEN MARGARITA



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 oz. Jose Cuervo Especial
5. oz. Grand Marnier
3 oz. Jose Cuervo Lime Margarita Mix
1 cup ice
1 tsp. salt

Steps:

  • Rub rim of a chilled margarita glass with half a lime.
  • Dip into salt to coat.
  • In a shaker with ice, add Jose Cuervo Especial, Jose Cuervo Lime Margarita mix, and Grand Marnier.
  • Shake vigorously.
  • Strain into glass filled with ice

GOLDEN MARGARITA



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Learn how to make the golden margarita, an easy fruit-filled cocktail which calls for gold tequila.

Provided by Colleen Graham

Categories     Cocktail     Beverage

Time 3m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Optional: coarse salt ( for rimming glass )
1 1/2 ounces gold tequila
1 ounce orange liqueur
1 ounce lime juice (fresh)
1 ounce sour mix
Optional: dash orange juice
Garnish: lime wedge

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • If you like, rim a chilled margarita glass with salt: Wet the rim with a lime wedge then roll it in a shallow dish of coarse salt.
  • In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and sour mix. Add a splash of orange juice if you prefer.
  • Shake well .
  • Strain into the prepared glass.
  • Garnish with a lime wedge. Serve and enjoy.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 246 kcal, Carbohydrate 26 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, Sodium 4 mg, Sugar 17 g, Fat 0 g, ServingSize 1 cocktail (1 serving), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

Tips:

  • For a classic margarita without the gold shimmer, simply omit the gold tequila and gold sugar rim.
  • Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor. You'll need about 3 limes to get ¼ cup of juice.
  • If you don't have gold sugar, you can make your own by mixing 1 tablespoon of edible gold glitter with ¼ cup of granulated sugar.
  • To rim the glasses with gold sugar, first dip the rims in lime juice, then dip them in the gold sugar.
  • If you don't have a cocktail shaker, you can mix the margarita ingredients in a jar with a lid and shake it vigorously.
  • Serve the margaritas immediately, garnished with a lime wedge.

Conclusion:

The golden margarita is a delicious, refreshing, and festive cocktail that's perfect for any occasion. With its bright citrus flavor, gold shimmer, and elegant presentation, it's sure to be a hit at your next party or gathering. So next time you're looking for a special cocktail to enjoy, give the golden margarita a try. You won't be disappointed!

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