Classic Margarita Recipe - Martha Stewart

tequila

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: mezcal

Mezcal offers a similar flavor profile at a lower cost.

orange liqueur

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: triple sec

Triple sec is a more affordable option with a similar sweetness.

simple syrup

🥗Healthier: honey syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar

Sugar is a basic sweetener that can be used instead.

Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita glass.

Dip the rim into coarse salt to coat it.

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.

Add 3 oz silver tequila to the shaker.

Add 1 and 1/2 oz of orange flavored liqueur to the shaker.

Add 2 teaspoons of simple syrup to the shaker.

Add 3 tablespoons of lime juice to the shaker.

Shake until well combined.

Strain into the salt rimmed glass.

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