Classic Margarita Recipe
Servings: 1 Serving
Ingredients
- Lime wedge for wetting the glass
- Coarse salt for rimming the glass
- Ice split between glass and shaker
- 1 ½ ounces blanco tequila
- ½ to 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice adjust to taste
- ½ ounce triple sec
- ½ ounce simple syrup optional (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of a cocktail glass. Dip the rim in coarse salt or margarita salt. Fill with ice, and refrigerate until ready to use.
- Combine the tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup in a drink shaker with ice. Shake to combine.1 ½ ounces blanco tequila, ½ to 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice, ½ ounce triple sec, ½ ounce simple syrup
- Pour the margarita in the cocktail glass over ice. Garnish with extra lime slices or wedges. Serve immediately.
Notes
- The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients and a serving size of 1 (3.5 ounce) margarita. Actual calories will vary.
- Simple syrup is a 1:1 ratio of granulated sugar and water cooked over low heat until the sugar dissolves. Here is our simple syrup recipe in its entirety.
Nutrition Facts
Classic Margarita Recipe
Serving Size
3.5 ounces
Amount per Serving
Calories
198
% Daily Value*
Fat
0.1
g
0
%
Saturated Fat
0.03
g
0
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.04
g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.01
g
Sodium
23
mg
1
%
Potassium
84
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
21
g
7
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
16
g
18
%
Protein
0.4
g
1
%
Vitamin A
32
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
19
mg
23
%
Calcium
25
mg
3
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
