How to Make the perfect Margarita

By Sharon Keith

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The perfect or true Margarita is made with three basic ingredients: Tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice mixed in a ratio of 3:2:1 For a sweeter margarita add a spoonful of simple syrup. This is a recipe for a margarita on the rocks, which I prefer.

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Tequila
  • Orange Liqueur such as Triple Sec
  • Lime juice, preferably fresh
  • lime slices
  • Course salt
  • Ice
  • Shaker
  • Simple syrup- if desired
Step1
Use a good quality silver, blanco or reposado tequila. These provide that bite you want to experience in a margarita.
Step2
Rub the rim of a margarita glass with a lime wedge then dip glass rim into the course salt. Carefully add ice to glass as to not disturb the salt rim.
Step3
Fill a shaker half way with ice. Add 2 ounces tequila, 1 ounce orange liqueur and ½-ounce lime juice. For a sweeter margarita add a spoonful of simple syrup. Shake 3 or 4 times and pour into salt rimmed glass. Add a lime slice to rim or an orange twist to the glass.
Step4
Enjoy your margarita!

Tips & Warnings

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  • Please! Do not drink and drive!

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Alisiane

Alisiane said

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on 9/30/2008 Mmmm...you've got my mouth craving one of these. I don't know who invented margaritas but I really hope they were nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize :-)

CCrock

CCrock said

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on 4/18/2008 I love margaritas in the summertime. I never knew how to make it so I always just end up buying a margarita bucket mix where you just add a fifth of tequila and either chill in the fridge or put in the freezer for a more slushy version. It's been about 2 years since I've had one, but it sounds reeeeeeeeaaal yummy right about now!

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on 1/28/2008 Everyone needs a great margarita once in awhile! Great recipe!

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