Classic and Frozen Margarita
Whether you prefer the classic margarita or the frozen margarita, this is a summertime drink that is perfectly refreshing. Here's a recipe for both versions.
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Classic Margarita
- Prep Time: 5 m
- Total Time: 5 m
- Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1 lime cut into wedges or slices
- kosher salt
- ice
- 2 ounces tequila silver or reposado
- 1 ounce lime juice about 1 lime
- 1 ounce Cointreau
- ½ ounce agave syrup OR to taste optional
Instructions
- Rub a wedge of lime around the rim of the glass and then dip the outside of the rim of the glass in kosher salt.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the tequila (100% agave), Cointreau and lime juice to the shaker and shake hard for about 20 to 30 seconds.
- Strain the cocktail into the salt-rimmed glass (with or without ice) and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Classic Margarita
Amount Per Serving
Calories 289
Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 5mg0%
Potassium 68mg2%
Carbohydrates 29g10%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 20g22%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin C 28mg34%
Calcium 22mg2%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Frozen Margarita
- Prep Time: 5 m
- Total Time: 5 m
- Servings: 2
Ingredients
- 4 ounces tequila silver or reposado
- 2 limes peeled
- 2 ounces Cointreau
- 1 ounces agave syrup
- 1 lime cut into wedges or slices
- kosher salt
- 3 cups ice
Instructions
- Combine the tequila, Cointreau and agave syrup in a mason jar and refrigerate for several hours to chill well. (This step is optional, but it does help to keep the ice from melting too quickly.)
- Rub a wedge of lime around the rim of the glass and the dip the outside of the rim of the glass in kosher salt.
- Put the peeled limes into the blender and pour in the margarita base. Top with the 3 cups of ice cubes and blend until smooth and slushy. Add more agave to taste and blend again.
- Pour into the salt-rimmed glass and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Frozen Margarita
Amount Per Serving
Calories 292
% Daily Value*
Sodium 6mg0%
Potassium 102mg3%
Carbohydrates 30g10%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 20g22%
Vitamin A 35IU1%
Vitamin C 29.3mg36%
Calcium 33mg3%
Iron 0.6mg3%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
This is my go to margarita recipe. it’s great. Can’t count the number of times I’ve already made this!
Simple recipe provides a smooth , perfect margarita.