Classic Margarita Recipe: Fresh Lime, Tequila & Triple Sec Cocktail

The Perfect Margarita

Margarita lovers, rejoice: this perfect margarita combines fresh lime juice, smooth white tequila, and zesty triple sec, shaken with ice and served in a chilled, salt-rimmed glass for a refreshing twist on a classic cocktail.

Why You’ll Love This Margarita Recipe

• Simple Ingredients: Just tequila, lime, and triple sec.
• Quick Prep: Ready in under 10 minutes.
• Customizable: Salt rim, spicy twist, or frozen style.
• Perfect Balance: Tangy, sweet, and boozy harmony.

Ingredients for the Classic Margarita

• 2 oz white tequila
• 1 oz triple sec (orange liqueur)
• 1 oz fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
• 1 lime wedge, for garnish
• Salt for rimming the glass (optional)
• Ice cubes

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Rim your glass with a lime wedge and dip it in salt. Set aside.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
3. Pour in the white tequila, triple sec, and fresh lime juice.
4. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled.
5. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
6. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.

Chef’s Tips & Variations

• Frozen Margarita: Blend ingredients with 1 cup crushed ice until slushy.
• Spicy Kick: Muddle a few slices of jalapeño in the shaker.
• Fruit Twist: Add fresh strawberries or mango puree for a fruity flair.
• Lower Sugar: Swap triple sec for agave syrup to taste.

Nutrition Facts

321 kcal |
30 g carbs |
20 g sugar |
2 g fiber |
1 g protein |
331 mg sodium

Prep Time: 10 minutes |
Total Time: 10 minutes |
Servings: 1 serving

Cheers to the ultimate margarita!