What are the classic types of margaritas?

Original Margarita: The foundation - tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur (like Cointreau or Triple Sec), and a salt rim. Frozen Margarita: A delicious icy version of the classic, perfect for hot days. Tommy's Margarita: A purist's choice, made with just tequila, lime juice, and agave nectar (no orange liqueur).

What are some popular fruity margarita variations?

Strawberry Margarita: Blend frozen strawberries for a burst of sweet and tart flavor. Mango Margarita: Tropical twist with fresh or frozen mango chunks. Peach Margarita: A delightful summer option with fresh or frozen peaches. Watermelon Margarita: Refreshing and perfect for poolside, uses blended watermelon or watermelon juice.

What's the best tequila for margaritas?

A 100% agave blanco tequila is ideal for many, but tequila reposado also adds interesting flavor notes. Look for a mid-range priced tequila - you don't need the top shelf for mixed drinks, but avoid the very bottom shelf options.

It's a personal preference! The salt rim adds a nice contrast to the sweet and tart flavors. (We like it best with salt.)

Frozen or on the rocks?

Frozen margaritas are great for hot weather, while on-the-rocks offers a more sophisticated, classic presentation.

What's the best way to serve a margarita?

Margarita glasses with a salted rim are classic, but we generally prefer rocks or lowball glasses.

25 Best Margarita Recipes to Make at Home

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Dive into our collection of homemade margarita recipes, featuring classic, frozen, and fruity variations—all easy to make at home! Learn the ingredients and ratio to make the classic recipe, plus popular riffs on this drink.

Author: Sonja Overhiser
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Yield: 1 drink 1x
Category: Cocktails
Method: Shaken
Cuisine: Mexican
Diet: Vegan

Ingredients

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1 1/2 ounces* tequila blanco or reposado
1 ounce Cointreau (or triple sec)
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
Kosher salt or flaky sea salt, for the rim
For the garnish: Lime wedge

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Instructions

Cut a notch in a lime wedge, then run the lime around the rim of a glass. Dip the edge of the rim into a plate of flaky sea salt (or for a festive look, use our Margarita Salt).
Place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with 4 ice cubes and shake until cold.
Strain the margarita into the glass with the salted rim. Fill the glass with ice and serve.

Notes

*To convert to tablespoons, 1 ounce = 2 tablespoons.

For a margarita pitcher (8 servings): Place 1 ½ cups tequila, 1 cup Cointreau or Triple Sec, and ¾ cup lime juice in a pitcher. Add 3 handfuls ice and stir until cold. Pour into the prepared glasses.

For a spicy variation, add 3 to 4 jalapeno pepper slices to the cocktail shaker, or go to Jalapeno Margarita.

For a smoky variation, replace half the tequila with Mezcal, or go to Mezcal Margarita.

For a frozen variation, go to Frozen Margarita.

For a virgin variation, go to Virgin Margarita.

For fruity variations, go to Pineapple Margarita, Strawberry Margarita, Mango Margarita, or more of the recipes above.

Find it online: https://www.acouplecooks.com/how-to-make-a-margarita/