You really never can go wrong with a classic margarita when you are looking for something cold to drink. With just 2 little components (or two to turn it into a mocktail), it’s a maximum flavour drink that is tailor made for summer soirees, Taco Tuesday, or laid-back evenings. In this post we are going to show you how to make a margarita with a few simple ingredients!
Ingredients You’ll Need
The classic margarita itself calls for just the following:
• Two ounces silver or Blanco tequila
• One ounce of fresh lime juice and one ounce of triple sec (like Cointreau)
• If you prefer a sweeter margarita, you can throw in 1/2 ounce of simple syrup.
• Cubes of ice
• Salt (to rim the glass)
• Wedge of lime (for garnish)
Tip: For the best flavored cocktail using fresh is a must; this cocktail doesn’t taste as good with bottled juice!
Easy-to-follow directions
Step 1: Salt the Rim Your Glass of Choice
Run a lime wedge around the rim of your margarita glass and dip it in coarse salt. Put the glass away.
Shake the ingredients up in Step
2: Give the ingredients a shake.
Combine the following into a cocktail shaker:
2 ounces of tequila,
1 ounce of fresh lime juice,
1 ounce of triple sec,
ice cubes, and (optional: 1/2 oz of simple syrup for sweetness).
Shake it hard for 15 seconds.
Step 3: Serve after straining
Strain the margarita through a fine mesh strainer into your glass, either straight up or over new ice.
Step 4: Add a garnish
You can garnish with a slice or wheel of lime.
