Taste profile
Balanced, light, balanced, and smooth.
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Margarita
Margarita combines Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice, Salt in a ordinary drink served in a cocktail glass. It is a strong fit for summer patio and feels right at home in a well-stocked cocktail rotation.
Best for
Best for summer patio.
Quick tags
IBAContemporaryClassic
Quick fact
A margarita is a cocktail consisting of tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Some margarita recipes include simple syrup as well and are often served with salt on the rim of the glass. Margaritas can be served either shaken with ice, without ice, or blended with ice. Most bars serve margaritas in a stepped-diameter variant of a cocktail glass or champagne coupe called a margarita glass. The margarita is one of the world's most popular cocktails and the most popular tequila-based cocktail.
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Ingredients
Everything in the glass.
How to make it
Build it step by step.
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- 1Rub the rim of the glass with the lime slice to make the salt stick to it.
- 2Take care to moisten only the outer rim and sprinkle the salt on it.
- 3The salt should present to the lips of the imbiber and never mix into the cocktail.
- 4Shake the other ingredients with ice, then carefully pour into the glass.
Method
Shaken
Finish
Usually finished with Lime Juice.
Taste map
Strength
Balanced
Sweetness
Light
Sourness
Balanced
Bitterness
Smooth
Read: Margarita is a medium alcoholic cocktail for summer patio with Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice.
Texture and serve cues
✓Has citrus
-Has bubbles
-Creamy texture
-Frozen style
Glassware
Cocktail glass
Method
Shaken
More to know before you make it
A fuller read on the drink.
Flavor & pairing
Expect a balanced profile with support from Tequila, Triple Sec, Lime Juice. Great with grilled food, tacos, chips, citrusy bites, or party snacks.
Serving & context
Serve in a cocktail glass and aim for a medium prep that still feels polished in the glass. Margarita is associated with the Contemporary Classics family of modern cocktail classics.
Background
Why this cocktail keeps showing up.
A margarita is a cocktail consisting of tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Some margarita recipes include simple syrup as well and are often served with salt on the rim of the glass. Margaritas can be served either shaken with ice, without ice, or blended with ice. Most bars serve margaritas in a stepped-diameter variant of a cocktail glass or champagne coupe called a margarita glass. The margarita is one of the world's most popular cocktails and the most popular tequila-based cocktail.
Reference cards
Base spirit
Tequila
Category
Ordinary Drink
IBA category
Contemporary Classics
Alcohol
Alcoholic
Glass
Cocktail glass
Method
Shaken
Garnish
Usually finished with Lime Juice.
Sources and extras
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