Best Tequila Margarita Recipe
Tequila and Vodka are two versatile spirits that form the base of countless cocktails that have gained popularity worldwide. However, a persistent question remains: which one is stronger?
Servings 2 drinks (or 4 shots)
Ingredients
- 2 ounces silver tequila also known as blanco tequila
- 2 ounces freshly squeezed blood orange juice
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice from 1 lime
- 1 ounce Cointreau
- 1 teaspoon sweetener or to taste, you can use simple syrup, sugar, or agave nectar
- ice cubes
- salt and blood orange wedges for rimming the class
Instructions
Salt the rim
- Add salt to a small bowl or plate.
- Rub a piece of orange slice around the rim of the serving glass.
- Immediately dip the rim into salt at about a 45-degree angle. Set aside.
Make the margarita mix
- In a cocktail shaker, add ice, tequila, blood orange juice, lime juice, Cointreau and syrup.
- Shake for about 20 seconds.
- Give it a taste and add more syrup or other ingredients if needed.
Serve
- Pour the mixture into the rimmed glass.
- Garnish with blood orange slices. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Dip the rim into the salt immediately after rubbing the orange slice around the rim, so that the salt can stick to the glass.
- You can customize the level of sweetness of your drink. Start with less amount of syrup and slowly add more. Taste and adjust for the perfect flavor.