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.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 296kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.2g | Saturated Fat: 0.04g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 35mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 9IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.1mg