Dip the rim of the glass as well as the edge of the cup in the salt.(I find it best to give it a tiny cut first.) Use a lime wedge to coat the rim of the glass in lime juice.Then, spread a few tablespoons of kosher salt on a plate, hold each glass upside down and dip the rim into the salt. You can go with salt or sugar on your rim, but I think a salt rim is best with this recipe. Using a lime wedge, moisten each glass rim. It’s alcohol content is similar to Cointreau. Grand Mariner is also delicious and makes an elevated homemade margarita, but also contains cognac. You have three options when it comes to triple sec: plain old triple sec, Cointreau, or Grand Mariner.Ĭointreau does the same job as triple sec with a higher alcohol content and better flavor. Triple Sec is a sweet orange flavored liqueur.
Jose Cuervo is the bottom range option (make sure you buy the 100% agave bottle).Įvery good margarita needs some triple sec.Hopefully this is something for everyone. Strain the margarita into the prepared glass and garnish with a lime slice. Add a few ice cubes in a cocktail shaker and add the tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice. Dip the edge of the glass in kosher salt and fill with ice. Here are three silver tequilas that are well rated (though obviously opinions vary) and have a range of prices. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a glass. Alternatives combine agave and sugar, making a hang over more likely. You could choose to add additional triple sec instead, or use agave nectar, which goes well with the tequila flavor.When looking for tequila, you want to look for one that is made from 100% agave (the plant that tequila is made from). Sweetenerįor added sweetness, I've used simple syrup. In the U.S., the most common type of lime is called the Persian lime, which I've used here. They're the most common limes in Mexico, and they have a deep acidity and lime flavor that is unmatched. A classic and real margarita recipe made with tequila, fresh lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup. If you can find any Key Limes, they are really the best to use in a margarita. For a milder version, you can try orange curaçao liqueur. I used Cointreau, which is a triple sec style of orange liqueur. Triple Sec is an orange flavored liqueur that adds alcohol, flavor and sweetness to the margarita. Blanco means that it is not aged, and its fresh flavors work perfectly with lime. There are several types of tequila, but for this drink, it's traditional to use blanco tequila. A traditional margarita recipe without the simple syrup is going to be far too tart for 90 of people. I’ve made this recipe for dozens of people and it’s always a favorite. Tequila is a type of alcohol that originated in Mexico, and is made from the agave plant. The better and more balanced recipe for most people is 2 oz tequila, 1 oz lime juice, 1oz triple sec, and 1oz simple syrup. If you're looking for some other classics, give the Last Word or the Tokyo Tea a try. Orange Limeade Margaritas: Swap in a cup of triple sec, an orange liqueur called Cointreau in place of the beer. Once you've mastered this classic recipe, try out this Sage Margarita, or a Spicy Blood Orange Margarita. But once you try them with fresh ingredients, and a good quality tequila, there's no going back!
Lots of people enjoy them, but they're usually made with margarita mix or sour mix. I think of a margarita as kind of the "beginner" craft cocktail.
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