How To Make A Classic 3-2-1 Margarita
A classic margarita, served on the rocks. Recipe slightly adapted from Chow.com. (Nutritional value is for agave syrup)
Servings: 3 servings
Calories: 296kcal
Ingredients
- 6 ounces tequila 3 parts
- 4 ounces orange liqueur 2 parts (triple sec, Grand Marnier or Cointreau
- 2 ounces fresh lime juice 1 part
- 2 Tablespoons Simple syrup or agave nectar (or to taste)
- Kosher salt for rims of glasses
- Fresh lime slices for garnish
- Optional: zest of lime
Instructions
- FIll a cocktail shaker with ice. Mix 3 parts tequila, 2 parts orange liqueur and 1 part lime juice, simple syrup, to taste and zest of one lime, if desired. Shake well.
- Rub a wedge of lime around the rim of a rocks glass. Coat rim with kosher salt. Fill glasses with ice.
- Strain margaritas into glasses and garnish with lime slices.
Notes
- Use the above ratio to make a pitcher or a single margarita.
- Fresh lime juice is best.
- Coarse or kosher salt is best for lining the rim of the glasses.