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This margarita recipe is created with the perfect ratio of white tequila, high-quality triple sec, and freshly squeezed lime juice for the best-tasting margarita every time.
What's Taco Tuesday without a delicious and fresh margarita? There's no need to go out to enjoy a tasty margarita when you have this recipe in your repertoire.
Chef John‘s margarita is created with the perfect ratio of ingredients that will give you the best-tasting margarita every single time.
Margarita Ingredients
Margaritas are incredibly simple to make with just a few ingredients:
- Tequila: Chef John recommends a good quality 100% agave white tequila.
- Triple Sec: Use a high-quality triple sec for the best results.
- Lime: You'll need freshly squeezed lime juice, plus lime slices for garnishing.
- Salt: Use coarse salt for the rim of the glass.
How to Make a Margarita
When you make a margarita you'll want to follow Chef John's 4:3:2 ratio — which is different from the classic 3:2:1 ratio for a margarita. You'll find the full recipe below, but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make the perfect margarita recipe: Combine tequila, triple sec, and lime juice in a shaker with ice. Shake until the outside of the shaker is frosted, then strain into a prepared glass.
Learn more: How to Make a Margarita
Ingredients
- 1 wedge lime
- 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt, or as needed
- 1 large ice cube
- 1 cup ice cubes, or as needed
- 2 fluid ounces white tequila
- 1 ½ fluid ounces triple sec
- 1 fluid ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 slice lime
Directions
Step 1
Gather all ingredients.
Step 2
Moisten the rim of a glass with a lime wedge. Sprinkle salt onto a plate. Lightly dip the moistened rim into the salt.
Step 3
Place a large ice cube in the glass and freeze the prepared glass until ready to serve.
Step 4
Fill a cocktail shaker with fresh ice. Add tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Cover and shake vigorously until the outside of the shaker has frosted.
Step 5
Strain margarita into the chilled glass and garnish with a slice of lime.
Tips
For the best results, be sure to use fresh ice, fresh limes, and a nice bottle of triple sec, like Cointreau. You'll also want to use a decent 100% agave white tequila, like the Don Abraham's Single Estate Blanco Tequila I enjoyed, but having said that, feel free to use one with a shorter name.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 1 | |
| Calories 321 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat0g | 0% |
| Sodium331mg | 14% |
| Total Carbohydrate30g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber2g | 8% |
| Total Sugars20g | |
| Protein1g | |
| Vitamin C31mg | 156% |
| Calcium34mg | 3% |
| Iron4mg | 24% |
| Potassium125mg | 3% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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