The Margarita traces back to 1930s–40s Mexico and the U.S. border, a simple yet iconic tequila cocktail whose exact origin stories vary from Tijuana to Dallas. What makes a great Margarita is a bright balance of fresh lime, good 100% agave tequila, and a clean orange liqueur—no mystery, just quality and proportion. Keep it properly chilled, shaken with plenty of ice and strained into a salt-rimmed glass if you like that contrast. Practical tip: always use freshly squeezed lime juice and taste before serving—add a touch more orange liqueur if it’s too tart. Stop by Buffalo House Liquor and Wines for expert picks on tequila and Cointreau to get you started.
Ingredients
| 2 oz | Blanco or reposado tequila (100% agave) |
| 1 oz | Fresh lime juice |
| ¾ oz | Triple sec or Cointreau |
| ¼ oz | Agave syrup (optional) |
Instructions
- Rim a chilled rocks glass with kosher salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the edge and dipping it in salt.
- Add tequila, fresh lime juice, triple sec, and agave to a shaker filled with ice.
- Shake hard for 12-15 seconds.
- Strain over a large ice cube in the salt-rimmed glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
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