Best 8 Real Margaritas Recipes

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Margaritas, a classic and refreshing cocktail hailing from Mexico, is a delightful fusion of flavors that promises to transport you to paradise with every sip. This timeless recipe has captivated cocktail enthusiasts for decades, earning its place as a staple in bars and homes worldwide. Join us as we explore the world of Margaritas, uncovering the secrets to crafting the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and salty. Whether you prefer a traditional Margarita, a spicy variation, a frozen delight, or a non-alcoholic treat, we have curated a collection of recipes that will cater to every taste and occasion. Let's embark on a journey to discover the art of Margarita making and enjoy the vibrant flavors that await!

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THE AUTHENTIC MARGARITA



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Tired of sugar headaches and merciless hangovers? Impress all your friends and try this healthier, authentic margarita recipe this National Margarita Day.

Provided by Maria Daniela Toporek

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 oz. tequila blanco
1.5 oz. Cointreau
7-10 Limes
4 oz. natural lime juice freshly squeezed
Salt
2 cups ice

Steps:

  • Use a citrus squeezer to squeeze 4 oz. of lime juice into a cup and set it aside.
  • Add 3 oz. of tequila and 1.5 oz of Cointreau into a blender. Follow that up with the lime juice from the previous step, 2 cups of ice and blend it!
  • (Optional) Add Salt Around the Rim: Now to set up your glasses, cut a lime into small wedges and use one of them to rub a small amount of lime juice around the rim of your class. The lime juice will help the salt stick around the edges.
  • Pour 2 to 3 tablespoons of salt into a small plate. Grab the glass you just rubbed lime juice on and hold angle it so you can rotate the rim and make sure you've added salt around it evenly.
  • After salting the glasses, finally pour the margarita into your glass. Add a lime wedge to your glass as the final garnish, invite friends, and say cheers.

REAL MARGARITAS



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Provided by Ina Garten

Categories     beverage

Time 15m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lime, halved
Kosher salt
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (5 limes)
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice (1 lemon)
1 cup Triple Sec
1 cup white tequila
2 cups ice, plus extra for serving

Steps:

  • If you like margaritas served in a glass with salt, rub the outside rims of 6glasses with a cut lime and dip each glass lightly into a plate of kosher salt.
  • Combine the lime juice, lemon juice, Triple Sec, tequila, and ice in a blender and puree. Place extra ice in a cocktail shaker. Fill with margarita mix, shake well, and strain into glasses.

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

REAL MARGARITAS RECIPE - (4.6/5)



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Provided by á-114543

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 lime, halved
Kosher salt
1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice, from about 5 limes
2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
1 cup Triple Sec
1 cup white tequila
2 cups ice, plus extra for serving

Steps:

  • If you like margaritas served in a glass with salt, rub the outside rims of 6 glasses with a cut lime and dip each glass lightly into a plate of kosher salt. Combine the lime juice, lemon juice, Triple Sec, tequila, and ice in a blender and purée. Place extra ice in a cocktail shaker. Fill with margarita mix, shake well, and strain into glasses.

CLASSIC MEXICAN MARGARITA



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This classic Mexican margarita is the perfect blend of fresh lime juice, blanco tequila, simple syrup and triple sec, all served over ice in a chilled, salted cocktail glass.

Provided by Andres Carnalla

Categories     Beverage

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 lime (cut into wedges )
1 tbsp sea salt or Kosher salt (coarse)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 cup fresh ice
2 ozs. blanco tequila (also called white or silver tequila) (100% agave)
1 1/2 limes (cut in halves)
1 1/2 ozs. orange liqueur (triple sec)
2 tbsp simple syrup (See recipe below.)
Lime wedges or slices for garnish

Steps:

  • On a dish or cutting board, pour and flatten a pile of coarse salt like sea salt or Kosher salt. Don't use table salt, as it will clump up and make your drink very salty.
  • Cut a lime in half. Reserve one half for the margarita and cut the remaining half into two wedges. Run a lime wedge along the entire rim of the glass. Be sure it's wet enough so the salt can stick.
  • Invert your glass and press into the salt so it sticks to the rim.
  • Place the salted glass upright into the refrigerator to chill as you mix up your margarita.
  • Pour the sugar into a deep sauce pan.
  • Pour the water over the sugar.
  • Place sugar mixture on the stove and set the heat to medium-high.
  • Use a wooden spoon to stir the mixture constantly so the sugar dissolves faster.
  • Once the sugar completely dissolves, remove from the heat.
  • Pour the syrup into a container. You should end up with about one cup of natural syrup. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the syrup for the margarita. Cover and store the rest for another use. The syrup will keep for up to three days.
  • Add ice cubes to a cocktail shaker. If you have big pieces, you can bang them on a hard surface to break them up a bit, but you do want to keep the pieces on the larger side. Ice that's too small will quickly melt and water down your drink.
  • Squeeze the juice from 1 1/2 limes into a small cup or bowl and remove any seeds. Pour the fresh lime juice into the shaker.
  • Next add the sweetener, tequila and triple sec.
  • Place the top back on your shaker and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds to combine.
  • Remove the chilled cocktail glass from the refrigerator.
  • Carefully pour the contents of the shaker into the glass, including the ice.
  • Garnish with a slice of lime.

MARGARITA



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield 1 serving

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ice cubes
3 ounces tequila
2 ounces freshly squeezed lime juice
1 ounce Simple Syrup, recipe follows
1/2 to 1 teaspoon orange liqueur
1 tablespoon Lime-salt-sugar, recipe follows
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
Zest of one lime
2 tablespoons kosher salt
2 tablespoons sugar

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.

THE REAL MARGARITA



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I love margs, and have tried every mix on planet earth, and they all sucked. So in my quest to find the perfect blend of ingredients to make my favorite concoction, this is what I came up with. Simple, strong, just the way they should be. WARNING... Not for the faint of heart. Hope you enjoy.

Provided by ngdarlen

Categories     Beverages

Time 5m

Yield 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 fluid ounces of expensive tequila (please do not use the cheap, it really does make a diff)
3 fluid ounces Cointreau liqueur
1 fluid ounce fresh lime juice
salt, to serve
lime wedge, to serve

Steps:

  • Rim your marg glass with a lime wedge, then dip in salt.Add all ingredients in a shaker, or a mason jar with lid will work, and shake till blended. Pour into glass and garnish with lime wedge.
  • If you like, you can chill your glass in the freezer for 10 minutes, or add a few cubes of ice to the rest of ingredients while shaking, being sure to strain it when you pour into glass. Also, if the marg is to strong for ya, bump it down to 1 shot of tequila.

THE CLASSIC MARGARITA



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Learn the classic recipe for a margarita on the rocks, a refreshing cocktail made with high quality tequila.

Categories     Tequila     Alcoholic     Cinco de Mayo     Lime     Drink     Cocktail     House Cocktail     Liqueur     Lime Juice

Yield Makes 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 ounces tequila made from 100 percent agave, preferably reposado or blanco
1 ounce Cointreau
1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
Salt for garnish

Steps:

  • Combine tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice in cocktail shaker filled with ice. Moisten rim of Margarita or other cocktail glass with lime juice or water. Holding glass upside down, dip rim into salt. Shake and strain drink into glass and serve.

Tips for Making the Best Margaritas:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh lime juice, tequila, and orange liqueur will give your margarita the best flavor.
  • Choose a good tequila: A good quality tequila will make a big difference in the taste of your margarita. Look for a tequila that is 100% agave and has a smooth, clean flavor.
  • Use Cointreau or Grand Marnier: These orange liqueurs will add a delicious orange flavor to your margarita.
  • Use freshly squeezed lime juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice will give your margarita a bright, citrusy flavor.
  • Chill your ingredients: Chilling your tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur will help to make your margarita more refreshing.
  • Shake your margarita well: Shaking your margarita will help to combine the ingredients and create a smooth, frothy texture.
  • Serve your margarita with a lime wedge and salt: This classic garnish will add a touch of flavor and visual appeal to your margarita.

Conclusion:

The margarita is a classic cocktail that is perfect for any occasion. With its refreshing flavor and beautiful presentation, the margarita is sure to please everyone. Whether you are making a margarita for a party or just for yourself, following these tips will help you make the best margarita possible.

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