My favorite margarita recipe is made with just 3 easy ingredients! See instructions below for how to make a single serving or a big pitcher for a party.
Prep time: PT5M
Total time: PT5M
Rating
4.88 stars (124 reviews)
Keywords
cocktail
Ingredients
1 1/2 ounces silver tequila
1 ounce orange liqueur (Cointreau (Grand Marnier or Triple Sec))
3/4 ounce freshly-squeezed lime juice
optional sweetener: agave nectar or simple syrup (to taste)
ice
lime wedge and coarse salt for rimming the glass
3 cups silver tequila
2 cups orange liqueur (Cointreau (Grand Marnier or Triple Sec))
1 1/2 cups freshly-squeezed lime juice
optional sweetener: agave nectar or simple syrup (to taste)
ice
lime wedges and coarse salt for rimming the glasses
Categories
Drinks
Cuisine
Mexican
Steps
Salt the rim (optional). Run a lime wedge (the juicy part) around the top rim of your serving glass. Fill a shallow bowl or plate with salt, then dip the rim until it is covered with your desired amount of salt. Set aside.
Make the margarita mix. Add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and a few ice cubes to a cocktail shaker. Cover and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds. Give the mix a taste and stir in a teaspoon or two of sweetener if desired.
Serve. Fill the prepared serving glass with ice. Strain in the margarita mix, garnish with a lime slice, serve and enjoy. Cheers!
Reviews
KORAY TUGBERK GUBUR on 2025-11-26 (5 stars): Great, thank you.
jennifer on 2025-10-04 (5 stars): We've been making your recipe for ages now and it's always so good!
Margs on 2025-08-28 (5 stars): This is the greatest recipe review I have ever read. Regarding the margaritas, very strong but big fan.
Charles Smith on 2025-08-06 (5 stars): We made a pitcher of Margaritas by your recipe and it was undoubtedly the best Margaritas we’ve ever had! We give your recipe 5 Stars!
Jess on 2025-07-24 (5 stars): Favorite margarita recipe of all time!
Raina on 2025-07-20 (5 stars): Amazing! Simple classic margarita!
Kate on 2025-05-21 (5 stars): Roasting poblanos, jalapeños for some enchiladas and this just topped off my mood!!! Yummy!
Kevin on 2025-05-12 (3 stars): Good authentic flavor but way, way too strong. You can cut the alcohol in 1/2 for both the tequila/mezcal and the Cointreau and still have a strong margarita.
Colleen C. on 2025-05-04 (5 stars): I made this for recipe for my Cinco de Mayo party and used jalapeno infused tequila. HUGE hit! Will definitely be my go-to recipe for margaritas.
Mama B JAX on 2025-04-13 (5 stars): This is now my official after we dock boat drink. Here is my take: Use a 20oz yeti tumbler. Squeeze lime juice in. Fill with ice. Squirt agave syrup to taste (I like a good amount). Add tequila and orange liquor. Shake, shake, and shake. Your yeti will be about 1/2 full. Add limeade half of empty area, and then add sparkling water of choice to top. Stir and enjoy. Keep adding sparking water and ice as you drink it down. Cheers!!!!!
Abbii on 2025-04-06 (5 stars): This was fantastic. I added a squirt of agave. Whoever suggested mixing with soda water - thank you. It stopped the hangover in the morning and cut down some of the bitterness.
SuBu on 2024-12-22 (5 stars): Strong, but tasty. I was trying to explain to my partner why "margarita mix" was not a good thing to buy. This recipe helped me prove my point, thank you!
Jessica Winne on 2024-12-10 (5 stars): Amazing! So refreshing, simple, and something i was proud to make
Hannah on 2024-12-07 (5 stars): One of my favourite cocktail recipes. I only make Margaritas after this recipe and they always hit the spot. When I make them for other people they always compliment the flavours as well - thank you for giving me one of my staples!
I like to use lemon salt or a bit of chilli powder mixed in to line the rim. I prefer to be generous with that as well.
Dan on 2024-09-21 (5 stars): Dangerous, delicious, delightful
