Classic Margarita

Classic Margarita

perfectly balanced

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Reviewed by Arturs Arnicans
Prep Time: 5m
Cook Time: 0m
Total Time: 5m
Servings: 1
Difficulty: Easy
4.9 (17 Reviews)
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Ingredients

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Nutritional Information

198
calories
0g
fat
3.7g
carbohydrates
0.2g
protein
0mg
cholesterol
1mg
sodium
Classic Margarita

Recipe Description

You need just three ingredients to make this Classic Margarita recipe. It features a nice balance of sweet and sour. Tequila mixed with lime juice and triple sec. Garnish with some fresh limes, and you’ll have the most delicious margarita. Simple and perfectly balanced.  

This margarita recipe is easy to make at home and difficult to mess up. Start out by rimming the glass in salt, then fill with ice. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add blanco tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Shake until combined and strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with a wedge of lime and enjoy! If you’re not feeling in the mood for classic margarita, turn to this skinny margarita.

To make the Classic Margarita, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients for Classic Margarita

Steps to make

  1. 1

    Prepare glasses

    2 min
    Step 1 - Classic MargaritaStep 1 - Classic Margarita

    Pour a layer of sea salt on a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a glass and then coat in salt. Fill the glass with ice cubes and set it aside.

  2. 2

    Make cocktail

    2 min
    Step 2 - Classic MargaritaStep 2 - Classic Margarita

    In a cocktail shaker, add ice cubes, 1 ½ ounces blanco tequila, 1 ½ ounces triple sec, and 1 to 1 ½ ounces lime juice. Shake to mix.

  3. 3

    Strain

    1 min
    Step 3 - Classic Margarita

    Strain the cocktail into the prepared glass.

  4. 4

    Serve

    Step 4 - Classic Margarita

    Serve garnished with a lime wedge.

You can't beat a classic, and it doesn't get more classic than this Classic Margarita recipe. It has a nice balance of sweet and sour and is easy to whip up. Give this recipe a go, and be sure to leave a comment with your thoughts.

About the author

Jeff O'connor

Jeff is a 38-year-old bachelor who prefers not to waste his time on salads and light meals. He’s a true carnivore who knows how to enjoy food to the max! Jeff will tell you how to cook rich and filling meals from scratch, bringing some real meaty decadence to your kitchen. His recipes are sure to satisfy every meat lover!

Recipe Reviews

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4.9 out of 5 (17 reviews)
Owen
May 7, 2025
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Solid!

Smitty
February 28, 2025
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Sippin' on this margarita takes me back to sunny Cancun. So easy, just hit it with lime and tequila!

Luca Rossi
November 16, 2024
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This margarita rocks! Super easy, my friends loved it.

Zoe Thompson
October 14, 2024
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Simply the best!

Emma Thompson
October 11, 2024
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Simply fantastic!

Olivia Smith
August 15, 2024
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Tasty and refreshing! I made this for a small gathering with friends and everyone loved it. The balance of flavors is great, and it’s so easy to prepare. Highly recommend!

Daria
July 16, 2024
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Simply great drink!

Xander Smith
June 22, 2024
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OMG, made this for a family BBQ! Everyone loved it! So simple, just like margaritas on the beach feels! 🌴🍹

Cody90
March 10, 2024
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Awesome!

Zoe
March 4, 2024
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I made this Classic Margarita for a small gathering. It was a hit! The sweetness and tartness balance perfectly. So easy to make, my friends couldn't believe I did it myself.

Catherine Johnson
January 22, 2024
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Simply the best!

Yvette
December 24, 2023
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So easy, my kids loved helping me!

Ursula
July 14, 2023
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This margarita is amazing! I made it for a family dinner, and everyone loved it. The balance of flavors is just right. So easy to make, I can't believe I didn't try it sooner! Cheers to margaritas!

Sam Thompson
February 3, 2023
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So easy to make! My kids loved this margarita after dinner.

YummyMama
September 14, 2022
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This margarita is simply fab! Made it for hubby’s bday and he loved it. Cheers to easy drinks!

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