The Perfect Margarita Recipe: Easy and Refreshing for Any Occasion
The Perfect Margarita is a refreshing cocktail that’s simple to make and perfect for any occasion.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 cocktail 1x
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1 ounce orange liqueur
- 1 tablespoon simple syrup (optional)
- salt for rimming the glass
- lime wedge for garnish
- Rub the rim of the glass with a lime wedge and dip it into salt.
- In a shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup if using.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Notes
- For a frozen margarita, blend with ice instead of shaking.
- Adjust sweetness by varying the amount of simple syrup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 10 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg
Keywords: The Perfect Margarita, cocktail, refreshing drink