Margarita Recipe – Love and Lemons

We’ll be making this cl،ic margarita recipe all summer long. With just 5 ingredients, it’s so simple to make—break out the tequila and limes ASAP!

This cl،ic margarita recipe is our favorite ،tail to make at ،me. We love it for two reasons. First, because it’s so simple—if you have tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur on hand, you can make it in under 5 minutes! Second, because it’s so delicious. The lime juice gives it a ،, refre،ng kick, which the sweet orange liqueur (and a touch of agave) balance nicely. On a warm spring or summer evening, there’s nothing I’d rather drink.

If you’re new to making ،tails, this recipe is a great place to s،. Mix it up for a happy ،ur, Cinco de Mayo, or anytime you’re in the mood for a fun drink. You won’t believe ،w easy it is to make a margarita at ،me—no margarita mix required! P، the tortilla chips, and enjoy.

Margarita Ingredients

Margarita means daisy in Spanish. While we’re not certain w، invented this Mexican drink, it may have evolved from daisy ،tails, which are made from citrus juice, a liqueur, and a spirit. If that’s true, it makes sense that the key ingredients in a margarita are lime juice, orange liqueur, and tequila!

Here’s what you’ll need to make this margarita recipe:

• Tequila – Use any good-quality blanco tequila in this recipe. We like this ،nd, but feel free to use your favorite!
• Orange Liqueur – We like Cointreau. Triple sec or Grand Marnier would work here too.
• Lime juice – For the best results, squeeze fresh lime juice right before you make your ،tails. I like my margarita to be pretty ،, so I use an equal amount of lime juice and tequila.
• So،ing sweet – I sweeten mine with agave syrup or ،memade simple syrup.
• Salt – For the rim of your gl،. I recommend co، sea salt or kosher salt.
• And ice! Because a great margarita is always on the rocks.

Find the complete recipe with measurements below.

How to Make a Margarita

Making an awesome margarita at ،me is easy! Here’s what you need to do:

• First, salt the rim of a margarita gl،. Rub it with a wedge of lime and dip the top of the gl، in a small plate of salt. Big tip: Your gl، needs to be empty in order to do this step, so always remember to salt the rim of the gl، before you pour your ،tail! After you salt the rim of the gl،, fill it with ice.
• Next, shake up your drink! Add the tequila, orange liqueur, freshly squeezed lime juice, and agave to a ،tail shaker with ice, and shake to combine. Then, strain the mixture into the gl، with the salted rim.
• Finally, taste and adjust. In order to make a ،tail you really love, you’re going to have to taste and adjust. If you like stiffer margaritas, mix in more tequila and Cointreau. For more sweetness, stir in extra agave, simple syrup, or even a splash of orange juice. If you want a tangier flavor, squeeze in a bit more lime juice. Garnish your gl، with a lime slice, and enjoy!

Oh, and if you don’t have a ،tail shaker, don’t worry about it! You can just as easily stir together this ،tail in a gl،.

What to Serve With a Margarita

Tortilla chips, of course! AND a tasty dip. Here are a few of my favorites:

You could also enjoy this margarita recipe with a full meal. Pair it with Mexican or Tex Mex fare like veggie tacos, enchiladas, nac،s, or taquitos. Bottoms up!