Original Margarita Recipe
The Original Margarita Recipe is a classic cocktail recipe that is made with tequila, orange-flavored liqueur, lime juice, and syrup. Rim the glass with salt or sugar for your next happy hour at home.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time0 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: margarita
Servings: 1
Calories: 255kcal
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce orange-flavored liqueur or orange juice
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1 teaspoon maple syrup
- ice
- salt or sugar to rim glass (optional)
- 2 small lime wedges
Begin the recipe by using a cocktail shaker or jar with a lid to combine together 2 ounces of tequila, 1 ounce orange-flavored liqueur, 1 ounce lime juice, and 1 teaspoon maple syrup together.
Place the top/lid on the shaker or jar and carefully shake for 10 to 15 seconds.
Grab your favorite glass and rub the rim with a slice of lime for the lime juice. Rub this part of the glass in salt or sugar until the rim of the glass is completely covered.
Add ice into the glass.
Pour the mixture from the shaker or jar into the glass. Top with a lime wedge for garnish. Serve and enjoy!
- Be sure to use fresh lime juice for this recipe. For an ounce use approximately the juice of 1 ½ small limes.
- Rim the glass with salt or sugar. If you prefer to use salt, use coarse sea salt or kosher salt. For a sweet margarita, rim the glass with raw sugar.
- If this margarita is too strong in terms of alcohol, adjust to your preference or allow the ice to melt a little before drinking to dilute.
- You may substitute orange juice in the same unit of measure for the orange-flavored liqueur.
- Double or triple the recipe as needed.
Calories: 255kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 37mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg