Recipe: Delicious Classic Margarita

Classic Margarita. The Margarita is a classic for a reason! Just three ingredients—tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice. Photography Credit: Elise Bauer The classic margarita has a nobility that's expressed by its simplicity—tequila, orange liqueur for sweetness, and tart lime juice.

Enjoy the refreshing taste of this classic margarita made with simple ingredients. This simple margarita recipe is sure to become your favorite! Made with fresh lime juice, agave to sweeten, and a combination of tequila and triple sec. You can cook Classic Margarita using 4 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you cook that.

Ingredients of Classic Margarita

1. It's 3 oz of 100% Agave Tequila Blanco.
2. It's 1.5 oz of Patron Citronge Orange (or mango if desired).
3. It's 1 oz of Sweetened lime juice (roses).
4. You need 4 oz of Sweet n sour ("on the house" or "Finest Call" brand).

Here's a homemade lime margarita that's perfect for pairing with any Mexican meal--or simply great happy hour conversation with friends! A combination of tequila and orange liqueur makes these Classic Margaritas full of good spirit(s). Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add the tequila, lime juice and triple sec. Shake until the outside of the shaker feels cold.

Classic Margarita step by step

1. Shake and pour over ice.
2. Garnish with lime or orange wedge if desired.
3. Substitute some of the sweet n sour for agave nectar or other sweetener for different taste..

Our favorite version of the classic tequila cocktail. [Photograph: Vicky Wasik] Tequila, orange liqueur, lime: The perfect margarita is all about fresh, crisp flavors. After testing all the ratios, this is the one we reach for. Place salt on small shallow plate. Rim two glasses with lime wedge, then dip in salt to coat rim. Adding lime zest to the salt rim gives great flavor and cuts the salt in half.