The Best Easy Margarita Recipe

This ridiculously easy margarita recipe is so good, your friends won't believe it's homemade! Perfect for parties, camping trips, or a relaxing evening, this potent cocktail is made with premium tequila and a touch of limeade. Get ready for rave reviews! (Easily adaptable to a frozen margarita – see tip below.)

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 5 mins
Calories 37.4 kcal
Protein 0g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for The Best Easy Margarita

  • 1 liter (approx. 1.06 quarts) good quality tequila
  • 500 ml (approx. 0.53 quarts) triple sec
  • 500 ml (approx. 0.53 quarts) Newman's Own limeade (or more, to taste; see note below)
  • 3-4 large limes
  • Coarse sea salt, to taste

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How to Make The Best Easy Margarita

  1. In a large pitcher (at least 1-gallon capacity), combine the tequila, triple sec, and limeade. Stir well to combine.
  2. Slice the limes in half, and then into thin wedges.
  3. Add most of the lime wedges to the pitcher. Gently stir.
  4. Rub a lime wedge around the rims of your margarita glasses. Dip the rims in coarse sea salt.
  5. Fill glasses with ice. Pour the margarita mixture over the ice.
  6. Garnish with remaining lime wedges and enjoy!
  7. **Note:** For a less strong margarita, add up to an additional 500ml (0.53 quarts) of limeade. Adding more than this may diminish the flavor. To make a frozen margarita, simply pour the mixture into a freezer-safe container, freeze until solid, and then blend until smooth.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

0 g

Sugar

36g

Fat

0g

Carbs

3g

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