Classic Lime Margaritas
Ditch the mix and make the best margarita from scratch.
Servings: 0
Ingredients
- 4 oz blanco tequila
- 4 oz triple sec
- 1/2 oz agave nectar
- 3 oz lime juice freshly squeezed
- margarita salt to rim glass
- lime wedges for garnish (optional)
- lime zest optional
- Ice for mixing
Margaritas for a Crowd
- 1 cup lime juice freshly squeezed
- 2 cups blanco tequila
- 1 cup triple sec
- 1/2 cup agave nectar
Instructions
Classic Margaritas
- Combine zest of 1 lime and margarita salt on a saucer or small plate.
- In a large shaker add several ice cubes.
- Pour in tequila, triple sec, and lime juice.
- Add agave nectar.
- Cover and shake cocktail vigorously for 20-30 seconds.
- Take a lime wedge and rub it around the rim of glasses. Dip the rimmed glass into the salt and lime zest mixture.
- Fill glass with ice, and our margarita into glasses.
Margaritas for a Crowd
- In large pitcher add tequila, triple sec, and lime juice.
- Add agave nectar, and stir vigorously for 30-45 seconds.
- Take lime wedges and rim glasses. Dip rimmed glasses into salt and lime zest mixture.
- Fill glasses with ice, and pour margaritas into glasses.