IBA · Contemporary Classics
Margarita
3 min.Tequila
Ingredients
- 5 cl
- Triple Sec (alt. Cointreau)2 cl
- 1.5 cl
- Simple Syrup (optional)1 cl
- Garnish
- MargaritaGlass type
Step-by-step
- Combine tequila, triple sec, and lime juice in a shaker with ice.1
- Shake well until chilled.2
- Put some salt on the rim of the glass.3
- Strain into a glass with a salted rim and fresh ice.4
- Garnish with a lime wheel.5
Flavor profile
- fruitysoursweet
Specs
- Origin
- A mid-20th-century tequila cocktail with disputed origins, now globally iconic.History
- ‘Margaritaville’ by Jimmy Buffett helped cement the drink’s cultural image. Midnight Margaritas appear in Practical Magic (1998).Trivia
- Tacos, GuacamolePairings
- Frozen Margarita Blended with ice for a slushy texture.
- Flavored Margarita Adds fruit purées like strawberry or mango.
- Tommy's Margarita Replaces Triple Sec with Agave Syrup.
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