Simple Margarita Recipe





simple margarita recipe Simple Margarita Recipe

This simple margarita recipe made with 2 tots Tequila, 1 tot Triple Sec and 15ml lime juice is the classic party drink. Everyone loves a good margarita - it just never gets old.

Further down you'll find a few ideas for twisting this basic margarita recipe, but I must say I enjoy this easy drink recipe just the way the Mexicans created it!



Whip up some spicy Mexican food and a pitcher of margarita on ice and you've got a party just waiting to happen! And we've got the perfect frozen margarita recipe too if you can't take the heat in the kitchen!




Margaritas spark a celebration no matter where you serve them so they deserve some special treatment. Spoil yourself with a set of lovely margarita glasses and drink your easy party drink in style!



Ingredients: Equipment:
These ingredients are per person, but I always make a big jug full! Multiply as desired!
  • 1 Slice of Lemon/Lime
  • 2 tots Tequila
  • 1 tot Triple Sec or Cointreau
  • 3 tsp/15ml Lime Juice
  • Ice Cubes
  • Coarsely Ground Sea Salt
(Serves 1)


  • Cocktail Shaker
  • Margarita Glasses
Preparation Time: 5 minutes



How To Make This Simple Margarita Recipe:


  • First prepare the glasses by dipping the rims in lemon or lime juice and then in the coarse salt so that the salt coats the rims.

  • Cut the slice of lemon or lime in half and place the pieces in the bottom of each glass.

  • Mix the Tequila, Triple Sec/Cointreau and lime juice in a cocktail shaker.

  • Pour the liquid into the glasses.

  • Add a few ice blocks and garnish with a sprig of mint.




Serving Suggestion:

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Variations on The Basic Margarita Recipe:


Jazz it up!

Try any one of these alternatives to create different taste sensations in a glass:

  • Add some fresh berries to your glass instead of lime slices.
  • Replace the Triple Sec with peach, strawberry, cherry or raspberry liquor.
  • Be adventurous and experiment with adding pureed fruits such as papaya, mango or strawberries.


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