Classic Margarita with Tequila & Grand Marnier
Inspired by: How Sweet Eats
To make simple syrup: combine equal parts sugar and water in a small saucepan, and heat until sugar dissolves. Let cool. For this recipe, I've been doing about 1/2 cup sugar and 1/2 cup water. There will be a little bit leftover, which you can save for future margaritas or add to your mixture to taste.
Recipe by Alexandra Stafford on May 4, 2017
Prep time: PT20M
Total time: PT20M
Rating
4.9 stars ( reviews)
Keywords
margarita, tequila, lime, grand marnier
Ingredients
8 ounces (1 cup) Tequila, see notes above
6 ounces (3/4 cup) Grand Marnier
8 ounces (1 cup) lime juice, plus more to taste
6 ounces (3/4 cup) simple syrup, see notes above
salt for the rim, I’ve been using Maldon sea salt
lime wedges for salt rim and garnish
Categories
Drinks
Cuisine
Mexican
Steps
In 4-cup liquid measure, stir together the the grand marnier, tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup.
Pour salt onto a shallow plate. Rim the ridge of each glass with a lime wedge, and dip in salt. Fill the glass with ice. Pour margarita mixture into each glass. Squeeze in a wedge of lime.
Reviews
Tiffany on 2019-04-18 (5 stars): We used this as a base recipie. We went 2-2 tequila and Grand Marnier, 1.5’ish c fresh lime and only added simple syrup to taste. We liked a more tang than sweet margarita. I wanted everyone to dress their own glasses so I had ice, blood orange slices and corse salt. Run the orange slice along the glass edge and add ice and margarita from pitcher. Add pinch of salt into margarita glass, not rim. It was a decadent drink. Grand Marnier really adds depth.
Bridget on 2019-06-15 (5 stars): Just finished making this recipe with El Tesoro Reposado and we loved it! Thanks, making a gallon next time.
Suzanne on 2020-04-13 (5 stars): Perfect! I used agave syrup instead of a simple and let everyone sweeten to their own taste after I sweetened the batch to my taste which is tart!
William Goodwin on 2020-05-05 (5 stars): Delicious! It is now my go-to margarita recipe. Grand Marnier is the secret and the proportions are perfect.
Laurie on 2020-06-22 (5 stars): I just made these tonight and they were so delicious! My favorite margarita recipe.
Liz on 2020-09-25 (5 stars): Hi, I am a big mixology enthusiast and this margarita tastes great! My one recommendation (essential) is to include shaking the margarita with ice for about 30 shakes before you pour it over the ice in the glass. Shaking a margarita is essential and should always be the preparation. Drinks like Boulevardiers with no citrus are stirred, but drinks with citrus juice like this are always shaken. Great tasting recipe! Thanks!
Pat on 2021-02-20 (4 stars): In our camper in Florida we made this recipe - very tasty !!!
Raquel on 2021-11-20 (5 stars): Perfect margarita
Secret Foodie on 2021-12-22 (5 stars): This is by far the BEST margarita recipe I've found. All my guests love it! The Grand Marnier gives it that extra punch of flavor with its cognac/orange infusion. I used Gold Tequila and it was delicious.
Leslie on 2023-01-26 (5 stars): This is truly my kind of margarita. I've been playing around with recipes over the years and never found the perfect one. This is it! I knew I liked the Anejo tequila (versus blanco) and grand marnier but I could never get the proportions right. This is perfect! Then on those days when I don't want so much sugar I will drop the simple syrup. Thank you!
Kim on 2024-02-13 (5 stars): Such a refreshing recipe. I added smoked salt to the rim, and it was soooooo good! Next time, I'm muddling jalapenos in the glass too.
Sherri on 2024-07-17 (5 stars): Best margaritas ever! That’s not just my opinion, but my husband’s, my daughter’s, my son’s, my daughter’s husband……the list goes on and on. The salted rim is a must. Thank you for sharing this recipe!
Jennifer on 2025-09-20 (5 stars): Happy Saturday!
Stopping in to say hello and letting you know I featured your recipe in my post today. I hope that you have a wonderful weekend!
Jennifer
Larry B on 2025-12-17 (5 stars): Perfect margarita with Don Julio Reposado !!!
James B on 2026-05-13 (5 stars): This is my absolute Go-To Margarita recipe when friends are over!
