![]() ![]() Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar has completely dissolved. Simple syrup is so easy to make, and takes only about 5 minutes! In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, stir together water and sugar. Fill with ice almost to the top of each glass, and then squeeze another small lime wedge over the top of each drink for those who like a little extra pucker. Then pour 1/2 cup of your chilled premix into each glass, followed by simple syrup (a little or a lot, depending on each guest's preference), and give a little stir. Give it a stir and then place in the refrigerator to chill.Īs you are creating margaritas for individual guests, moisten the rim of each glass with a lime wedge and then dip rims in a small plate of coarse salt, for those who prefer a salt-crusted rim. Prepare simple syrup up to a day in advance and let it chill in the refrigerator.Ībout 1 hour before guests are to arrive, measure tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice into a small pitcher. Squeeze a wedge or two of fresh lime over the top and then add the wedges to the drink. Give the drink a quick stir and then fill glass with ice. I usually add about 1 teaspoon per drink. Add simple syrup, according to your preference of sweetness. Pour tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice into glass. Then turn the glass over and dip into a small plate of coarse salt. If you like a salt-rimmed glass, moisten the rim of your glass with a lime wedge. Just be sure to stir well to fully dissolve sugar. Note: If making one drink, super fine sugar can work in a pinch in place of simple syrup.Contreau is generally the most frequently recommended orange liqueur to use in margaritas. I like to use Grand Marnier, which is a a French orange liqueur that is made using Cognac. You can use any kind of orange liqueur in place of the triple sec. This will reduce calories and sweetness, but you will lose some complexity in the drink. Some recipes for a “skinny” margarita swap out triple sec for orange juice. Using triple sec in a margarita will help sweeten it up, as well as more dimension from the bitter orange flavor in the triple sec. Triple Sec is a sweet orange flavored liqueur. Feel free to use more, less or even completely omit it if you prefer. The simple syrup is optional, and will make a slightly sweeter drink to balance the acidity of the lime juice. Shake vigorously to combine, then strain into a cocktail glass over ice. Making a simple margarita from scratch is easy – all you need to do is combine 2 ounces of tequila, 1 ounce of triple sec, 3/4 ounces fresh squeezed lime juice and 3/4 ounces simple syrup in a cocktail shaker over ice. How do you make a margarita from scratch? The classic margarita has only three ingredients, plus on additional optional ingredient. Until a few years ago, I didn’t realize how easy it really is to make a margarita from scratch! You only need a few ingredients, and before you know it, you will be sipping a refreshing classic margarita. ![]() When enjoying tacos and guacamole on Taco Tuesday or Cinco De Mayo, I really crave a margarita to drink alongside them. Sometimes there is nothing more refreshing than a margarita on a warm sunny day. You don’t need margarita mix to make a classic margarita! How to make the BEST simple margarita from scratch. ![]()
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