Tequila · Modern · IBA official recipe
Margarita
A refreshing tequila cocktail with lime.
- Glass
- Cocktail glass
- Technique
- Shaken
- Strength
- 24.5% ABV (estimated)
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Time
- 5 min
The Margarita is a refreshing and zesty cocktail that blends the bright flavors of lime with the earthy notes of tequila. Typically served in a salt-rimmed glass, it’s a favorite for summer gatherings and festive occasions.
Ingredients
Method
Rim half of a chilled martini glass with salt, if you like.
Add the Tequila, Triple Sec and Lime Juice to a shaker filled with ice.
Tequila 50 ml1.7 oz5 cl Triple Sec 20 ml0.7 oz2 cl Lime Juice 15 ml½ oz1.5 clShake vigorously until the outside of the shaker feels frosty, then double strain into the glass.
Garnish: Half salt rim (Optional)
The story
The Margarita's exact origins are debated, but it is widely believed to have been created in the 1930s in Mexico. One popular story attributes it to a socialite named Margarita Sames, who served it at her home in Acapulco. It quickly became popular among the elite and has since become one of the most beloved cocktails worldwide.
As commonly told; not independently verified.
