Margarita cocktail in a margarita glass — Lime

Margarita Cocktail Recipe

sour fruity refreshing

tequila, lime, triple sec

History

The Margarita is a tequila classic that evolved from the broader Daisy family of cocktails (spirit, citrus, and orange liqueur). “Margarita” simply means “daisy” in Spanish. Its exact invention is one of cocktail history’s great debates, with competing claims from the 1930s and 1940s in Mexico and along the U.S. border—most famously linked to Carlos “Danny” Herrera in Tijuana for a showgirl named Marjorie King. By the 1950s the drink had its modern name and salt-rimmed form, and it went on to become one of the most popular cocktails in the world. Bright, tart, and endlessly adaptable.

Ingredients

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How to make

  1. If using a salt rim, moisten the outside of a chilled margarita glass with a lime wedge and dip it in kosher salt.
  2. Add tequila, lime juice, and triple sec to a shaker with ice.
  3. Shake hard until the shaker is frosty.
  4. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice, or serve it up.
  5. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Glassware

Margarita glass

A wide rim is built for salt (or sugar) and a generous citrus sour that wants room to breathe.

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Margarita FAQ

What ingredients are in a Margarita?

A Margarita is made with tequila, lime, and triple sec. Amounts and pantry matching are in the ingredients list on this page.

How do you make a Margarita?

If using a salt rim, moisten the outside of a chilled margarita glass with a lime wedge and dip it in kosher salt. Add tequila, lime juice, and triple sec to a shaker with ice. Shake hard until the shaker is frosty. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice, or serve it up. Garnish with a lime wheel.

What glass do you serve a Margarita in?

Serve a Margarita in a Margarita glass. A wide rim is built for salt (or sugar) and a generous citrus sour that wants room to breathe.

Can I make a Margarita with bottles I already own?

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