Margarita Clásica

Margarita Clásica is bright, brisk, and refreshing, with the clean bite of tequila, orange sweetness from triple sec, and sharp fresh lime. The salted rim adds contrast and makes each sip taste colder, livelier, and more balanced.

Nutrition · per serving

167kcal

0.1gProtein

6.8gCarbs

0gFat

0.1gFiber

2 servings

Ingredients

7 items

Para el borde de sal

fine sea salt4 g

lime wedge1 piece

Para la margarita

tequila blanco100 ml

triple sec40 ml

fresh lime juice50 ml

ice cubes300 g

Para servir

lime wheel2 pieces

Tips

•Use freshly squeezed lime juice; bottled juice makes the drink flatter and less aromatic.
•If you like a slightly sharper margarita, reduce the triple sec to 30 ml total.
•Chill the glasses in the freezer for 5 minutes beforehand if you want an extra-cold cocktail, though this is optional.
•A good beginner ratio to remember is 5 parts tequila, 2 parts triple sec, 2.5 parts lime juice.

Steps

1
Spread the fine sea salt on a small plate. Rub the cut side of the lime wedge around the outer rim of 2 glasses, then dip the rims lightly into the salt to coat. For a cleaner drink, salt only half the rim so each sip can be adjusted.
4 g fine sea salt1 piece lime wedge
2
Fill a cocktail shaker with the ice cubes. Pour in the tequila blanco, triple sec, and fresh lime juice.
300 g ice cubes100 ml tequila blanco40 ml triple sec50 ml fresh lime juice
3
Shake hard for 12-15 seconds, until the shaker feels very cold and frosty on the outside. This quick, vigorous shake chills the drink properly and gives the right amount of dilution.
300 g ice cubes100 ml tequila blanco40 ml triple sec50 ml fresh lime juice
4
Strain evenly into the prepared glasses. Serve straight up, or add a few fresh ice cubes if you prefer it on the rocks.
5
Garnish each glass with a lime wheel and serve immediately while ice-cold.
2 pieces lime wheel

Origin & History

The Margarita is one of Mexico's most famous cocktails, though its exact origin is disputed, with several stories linking it to bartenders and socialites in the 1930s and 1940s. What is consistent is its classic structure: tequila balanced with orange liqueur and fresh lime, served with a salted rim that highlights the drink's bright acidity.

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Steps

Spread the fine sea salt on a small plate. Rub the cut side of the lime wedge around the outer rim of 2 glasses, then dip the rims lightly into the salt to coat. For a cleaner drink, salt only half the rim so each sip can be adjusted.

4 g fine sea salt1 piece lime wedge

Fill a cocktail shaker with the ice cubes. Pour in the tequila blanco, triple sec, and fresh lime juice.

300 g ice cubes100 ml tequila blanco40 ml triple sec50 ml fresh lime juice

Shake hard for 12-15 seconds, until the shaker feels very cold and frosty on the outside. This quick, vigorous shake chills the drink properly and gives the right amount of dilution.

300 g ice cubes100 ml tequila blanco40 ml triple sec50 ml fresh lime juice

Strain evenly into the prepared glasses. Serve straight up, or add a few fresh ice cubes if you prefer it on the rocks.

Garnish each glass with a lime wheel and serve immediately while ice-cold.

2 pieces lime wheel

Origin & History