Margarita

:For the island in Venezuela, see Isla Margarita.

Preparation

Traditional recipe

• 3 parts of tequila
• 2 parts orange flavored liqueur (Cointreau, Grand Marnier, Triple Sec, or Curaçao)
• 1 part of fresh lime juice

A great deal of disagreement still exists regarding the ratio of the cocktail's ingredients. Additionally, alternative recipes are common and include ingredients as diverse as Sprite, lemonade, and orange juice. A popular alternative in bars today includes a substantial measure of sour mix.

Related Topics:
Sprite - Lemonade - Orange juice - Sour mix

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Alternative common recipe

• 1.5 ounces tequila
• 3.5 ounces sour mix (NOT margarita mix)
• 1 ounce orange liqueur
• 1 ounce lime juice

Preparation for "rocks" margarita (over ice cubes)

• Moisten rim of glass with lime.
• Rotate rim against coarse salt, to salt the outside but not the inside of the rim.
• Fill glass with ice cubes.
• Combine ingredients in an ice-filled shaker—shake until cold.
• Pour contents of shaker into glass.
• Garnish with slice or wedge of lime.