

Just moisten the rim of the glass with a lime wedge or some water and then dip in coarse salt. It's your choice! Many people like a salt rim on a margarita because it balances out the tart sweetness of the drink. You can also pour the mixture (without the ice) into a shallow dish and pop it into the freezer until slushy-it won't fully freeze because of the alcohol. Yes! Just add extra ice and blend in a blender until smooth. There are some great high-quality mixes out there though-shop around until you find one you like!Ĭan I turn this recipe into a frozen margarita? We love making our own margaritas from scratch-it's not that much more work than using a mix and you can taste the difference.

It's easy! All you need are some limes, sugar, tequila, and triple sec to make a classic margarita. With so many tequila drinks, you're sure to find one that's perfect for happy hour! Top-shelf Cadillac margaritas made with reposado tequila are guaranteed to get a party started while pretty pomegranate martinis are a tasty spin you've probably never tried. Once you have the classic margarita recipe down, you can start experimenting with some fun variations! Bring the heat with a spicy jalapeño margarita or cool down with a watermelon margarita made with juicy summer melon. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, Grand Marnier, strawberry syrup and lime juice with ice, and shake for about 30 seconds. Then, dip the rim into the salt and sugar (or just salt, if preferred). You can also try mixing 1/4 ounce vodka with a splash of orange juice to get the orange flavor that triple sec brings. Rub the rim of the glass with a lime wedge. If you don't have triple sec, use any brand of orange liqueur, like Cointreau or Grand Marnier. Margaritas typically consist of a few simple ingredients, and you may have most of them at home already: the best tequila for margaritas, limes, sugar, and triple sec (an orange liqueur). With so many variations out there, how do you choose? And how do you make a margarita in general? We love them every which way: on the rocks, with or without salt, frozen, and fruity. Around here, they're affectionately referred to as Marg-A-Ree-Tas-and they're perfect for any occasion. Raise your hand if you want a margarita! There's nothing better on a hot summer day than one of these easy cocktails.
