The Best Classic Margarita Recipe

The Best Classic Margarita Recipe

from selfproclaimedfoodie.com
5 min
1 servings

The most perfect classic Margarita recipe is quick and easy to make. This lip smacking tequila cocktail served over ice is the best drink!

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces tequila (silver recommended)
  • 2 ounces lime juice (freshly squeezed (more if you like it tart))
  • 1 ounce Simple Syrup (recipe link in notes)
  • 1 ounce orange liqueur (Grand Marnier)
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon sugar

Directions

  1. 1

    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. 

  2. 2

    Use leftover lime to moisten edge of glass. Place salt, sugar, lime juice mixture on a small plate. Press the rim of the glass into the mixture to coat the rim.

  3. 3

    Fill glass with ice. Strain margarita into the glass. Enjoy!