Margarita: the classic tequila drink

The Margarita is one of the most beloved drinks worldwide, often associated with parties and celebrations, representing the laid-back spirit of Mexican culture. This cocktail is made with tequila, lemon juice, orange liqueur, and agave syrup, served with a salted rim.

Ingredients
Tequila
Lemon juice
Triple Sec
Agave syrup
Ice
Salt
Nutritional Profile
Calories
200/300 per serving
Alcohol content
20% to 25% alcohol by volume (ABV)

Frozen Margarita

A Frozen Margarita is a chilled version of the classic drink. To make a Frozen Margarita, the basic cocktail ingredients are mixed with additional ice, resulting in a thick drink, smoothie-like beverage.

Passion fruit Margarita

The only difference is the Passion Fruit Margarita adds passion fruit concentrate to the classic recipe.

Non-Alcoholic Margarita

To prepare a Non-Alcoholic Margarita, you need 30 ml lemon juice, 60 ml orange juice, 30 ml Simple Syrup, 30 ml sparkling water, ice, and salt. Mix, the simple Syrup, lemon juice, orange juice, ice and soda water are mixed in a shaker. Follow the same procedure as the traditional Margarita to prepare the glass.

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Strawberry Margarita

A Strawberry Margarita includes 30 ml tequila, 15 ml Cointreau, 15 ml of Cachaça, five strawberries, 15 ml lemon juice, three tablespoons of sugar, ice, and salt. Mix the tequila, Cointreau, Cachaça, strawberries, lemon juice, and sugar in a shaker. Gradually add ice. Prepare the glass as with the classic Margarita.

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Sparkling Margarita

The Sparkling Margarita substitutes Triple Sec with Cointreau and soda water.

Blue velvet margarita

The Blue Velvet Margarita adds Blue Curaçao Liqueur to the classic recipe.

Orange margarita

An Orange Margarita includes 30 ml orange juice, 15 ml lemon juice, 60 ml ginger and sage syrup, 90 ml tequila, 60 ml Cointreau, ice, and salt. Mix the ingredients in a shaker, and shake well. Rub a lemon slice around the rim of the glass and dip it in salt. Pour the mixture into the glass.

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Pink frozen margarita

The Pink Frozen Margarita adds Red Italian Liqueur to the classic recipe.

El Coco Carlos

El Coco Carlos replaces Triple Sec with coconut water, and is garnished with an orange slice.

La Femme

La Femme is made with 44 ml tequila, 29 ml Gin, 14 ml lemonade, ice, lemon and salt. Mix the ingredients in a shaker with ice.  Chill a glass, Rub a lemon slice around the rim of the glass and dip it in salt. Pour the mixture into the glass.

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How do you make a Margarita?

To make a Margarita, place tequila, lemon juice, Triple Sec, agave syrup (optional) and ice in the shaker. Mix everything, chill a glass, rub a lemon slice around the rim, dip the rim in salt, and pour the mixture into a glass.

What is a Margarita made of?

A Margarita is made with tequila, lemon juice, Triple Sec, agave syrup (optional), ice and salt.

Why do you use agave on Margarita?

Although the traditional Margarita recipe includes only lime, tequila and Triple Sec, adding agave syrup makes the drink more pleasant. Agave nectar naturally complements the drink since tequila is also made from agave.

Is it Margarita or Marguerita?

Today, it is very common to confuse the name of the drink, with some pronouncing it as “Marguerita” (Margherita). However, “Marguerita” is the name given to a specific pizza flavour, while “Margarita” is the correct name of the drink.