The Classic Margarita Recipe You've Been Waiting For

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.

Add ice to the cocktail shaker.

Pour in 2 ounces of Patron tequila.

Add 1 ounce of triple sec.

Add 1/2 ounce of simple syrup.

Squeeze juice from half a lime into the shaker.

Cap the shaker and shake vigorously until frosty.

Prepare a rocks glass by juicing the rim with lime juice.

Roll the rim of the glass in a mixture of salt and sugar.

Strain the margarita mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.

Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.

For a spicy version, add jalapeno to the shaker and muddle to express oils.

Use Reposado tequila for the spicy version, pouring in 2 ounces.

Add 1 ounce of triple sec and 1/2 ounce of simple syrup to the shaker.

Squeeze additional lime juice into the shaker for extra citrus flavor.

Cap and shake the shaker until frosty again.

Prepare another rocks glass by juicing the rim with lime juice.

Roll the rim in Tahin instead of salt for the spicy margarita.

Double strain the spicy margarita into the glass filled with ice.

Garnish with a lime wedge and jalapeno slice.

Cooking Techniques

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