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a margarita with a lime wedge on the side and salt rim
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4.34 from 3 votes

The Best Margarita Recipe

Perfectly balanced between sweet and tart, quick and easy to make, and super customizable. That's why we call this the Best Margarita Recipe!
Prep Time6 minutes
Total Time6 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: Mexican, Tex-Mex
Keyword: Best Margarita Recipe
Servings: 1 Serving
Calories: 273kcal
Author: Kelly Anthony

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ ounce (3 tablespoons) Reposado or Silver tequila
  • 1 ½ ounce (3 tablespoons) fresh-squeezed lime juice (from about 2 limes)
  • 1 ounce (2 tablespoons) orange liqueur (Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or Triple Sec)
  • Scant ½ ounce (just under 1 tablespoon) agave nectar or simple syrup

Instructions

  • Add ice to a rocks/short cocktail glass or a margarita glass.
  • In a separate beaker or measuring pitcher, combine the tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave nectar. Stir until well-combined.
  • Pour over the ice, serve, and enjoy.

Nutrition

Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 19g | Vitamin A: 21IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg