CLASSIC MARGARITA

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Classic Margarita image

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.

*** Explore more Classic Margarita Recipes »

There are no comments yet!

Are you curently on diet or you just want to control your food's nutritions, ingredients? We will help you find recipes by cooking method, nutrition, ingredients...
Check it out »

You'll also love

Stuffed Grilled Onions_image Stuffed Grilled Onions

Roasted Halibut with Tomatoes, Saffron, and Cilantro_image Roasted Halibut with Tomatoes, Saffron, and Cilantro

Beef Tongue Cuban Style -- Lengua De Res Estilo Cubano_image Beef Tongue Cuban Style Lengua De Res Estilo Cubano

Chive and Black Pepper Biscuits_image Chive and Black Pepper Biscuits

CHEESE, WILD MUSHROOM 'N BACON PIE_image CHEESE, WILD MUSHROOM 'N BACON PIE

West Coast Dry Rub With Salmon_image West Coast Dry Rub With Salmon

Raspberry Lemon Bars_image Raspberry Lemon Bars

Dark Chocolate and Cinnamon Frozen Custard_image Dark Chocolate and Cinnamon Frozen Custard

Reese's Peanut Butter Cup-Chocolate Dessert (No-Bake)_image Reese's Peanut Butter Cup Chocolate Dessert (No Bake)

Two-Cheese Chiles Rellenos Casserole_image Two Cheese Chiles Rellenos Casserole

Italian Pasta and Peas_image Italian Pasta and Peas

Chipotle-Lime Grilled Chicken_image Chipotle Lime Grilled Chicken

Mayonnaise Cake With Chocolate Frosting_image Mayonnaise Cake With Chocolate Frosting

Poppin' Turkey Salad_image Poppin' Turkey Salad

Grilled Seafood Jambalaya Foil Packs_image Grilled Seafood Jambalaya Foil Packs

Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken Recipe (Ga Kho Gung)_image Vietnamese Caramel Ginger Chicken Recipe (Ga Kho Gung)

Spaghetti With Tomatoes, Mushrooms, and Peppers_image Spaghetti With Tomatoes, Mushrooms, and Peppers

Broccoli and Swiss Cheese Soup_image Broccoli and Swiss Cheese Soup

Boston Cream Sponge Cakes_image Boston Cream Sponge Cakes

Makeover Peanut Butter Fudge_image Makeover Peanut Butter Fudge