Margarita
Tequila, orange liqueur and lime with a salted rim. The world's favourite tequila cocktail.
- Strength
- 19% ABV
- Standard drinks (US)
- 1.7
- Calories
- 197 kcal
- In the glass
- 5⅓ oz
- Method
- Shaken
- Tequila Blanco
- Orange Liqueur
- Lime Juice
How to Make a Margarita
- Add the tequila blanco, orange liqueur and lime juice to a shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled margarita glass.
- Garnish with a salt rim and a lime wheel.
Print the Pour GuideA true-scale card for your boston shaker glass with a line for every pour.
Free Pour With Your CameraLine up your glass and pour to the lines on screen.
Tilt Pour With Your PhoneStrap your phone to the bottle. It counts every pour and buzzes at the measure.
About the Margarita
At least a dozen people claim the Margarita. The likeliest story is that it evolved from the Daisy, a family of spirit, citrus and liqueur drinks. Margarita is Spanish for daisy.
Bartender's tip: Salt only half the rim so each sip can be salty or not.
Taste Profile
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Strong
Fresh
Good to Know
- What glass is a Margarita served in?
- A margarita glass. The broad rim gives you a big circle of salt or sugar, and the small lower bowl keeps a frozen drink cold.
- Is a Margarita shaken or stirred?
- Shaken. It contains citrus, juice, cream or egg, which need the force and aeration of shaking.
- How strong is a Margarita?
- About 19% ABV after dilution, or roughly 1.7 US standard drinks (24 g of alcohol) per serve.
- How many calories are in a Margarita?
- Roughly 197 kcal per drink, most of it from alcohol.
- Can I make a Margarita without tequila blanco?
- Yes. Tequila Reposado is the closest substitute, though the drink will taste different.