Margaritas

Margarita in a glass with slice of lime.

4.50 from 2 votes

Margaritas are the classic tequila cocktail and so simple to make at home. Mix them up by the glass or pitcher with just 4 ingredients for the best tequila cocktails.

Prep Time5

Total Time5

Course: Cocktails

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: classic margarita, easy margarita, Margarita, margarita with triple sec, pitcher of margaritas

Servings: margaritas

Calories: 265kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

4 ounces tequila
2 ounces fresh lime juice
2 ounces triple sec
2 ounces simple syrup
Ice: cubes and crushed
Lime slices for optional garnish
Flake Salt for optional garnish

Instructions

Prep the glasses by running a slice of lime around the edges. Sprinkle flake salt onto a small plate and dip the rim into the salt. Fill about 3/4 full of crushed ice.
Add ice cubes to a cocktail shaker.
Pour tequila, triple sec, lime juice and simple syrup into the cocktail shaker.
Cover and shake vigorously until the shaker is well chilled.
Strain into the prepared glasses.
Garnish with a slice of lime.

Notes

For a Pitcher of Margaritas:

Multiply ingredients by 4. Add ingredients to a pitcher and mix well. Serve over ice.

Make Ahead: Mix ingredients and refrigerate up to 2 days. Freeze in a zip top bag up to 3 months.

Margarita Mocktails: Substitute Sprite or club soda for the tequila.

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