How to Make Margarita Drinks

Margarita drinks come in many variations and flavors. A favorite from south of the border, they are perfect for a warm summer day. Margarita drinks can be mixed and served over ice or placed in a blender to make an excellent frozen drink. They are delicious when served as the traditional Margarita, or can become a frozen, fruit-flavored delight. However you choose to make them, Margarita drinks are very popular and very simple to make. This recipe is for a single Margarita drink, but is easily adapted for a pitcher of Margarita drinks.

Things You'll Need

• Tequila
• Triple Sec
• Lime
• Ice
• Salt
• Measuring cup

Instructions

1. Create the salt rim of the Margarita drink by rubbing the rim of the glass with a fresh lime slice and dipping the rim of the glass in salt.

2. Fill a glass three-quarters of the way to the top with ice. Margarita glasses are useful, but any glass will work just as well.

3. Measure and pour 1 1/2 oz. of tequila into a glass. There are many brands of Tequila on the market. Tequila prices can range from around $10 for a cheap tequila up to nearly $500 for the very expensive brands. Is there really a difference in the taste? That would be a definite "yes."

4. Add 1/2 oz. of Triple Sec. Triple Sec is an orange-flavored liquor that also comes in many brands with prices, varying from around $9 to $35.

5. Squeeze fresh lime juice directly into the mixture. Although you can use bottled lime juice, fresh lime juice makes a Margarita drink taste much better. You can opt to use lemon juice in Margarita drinks. It will definitely change the taste, but is just as delicious.

6. Blend well. This can be done by cupping your hand tightly over the top of the glass and shaking. You can also pour the mixture from one glass to another or place the mixture in a shaker.

7. Garnish the Margarita drink with a lime slice.

Tips & Warnings

• Margarita drinks can be served over ice or mixed in a blender for a refreshing frozen drink.

• Try adding different fresh fruit to give it a variety of tastes.

• Margarita drinks are an alcoholic beverage. Do not drink and drive.

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Martha Stewart: The Perfect Margarita