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Margarita

Margarita Cocktail Recipe

🍸 Margarita Cocktail Recipe

The Margarita is a timeless cocktail loved the world over for its perfect balance of tangy lime, smooth tequila, and the orange-sweet notes of triple sec. Served in a salt-rimmed glass, it’s the ultimate refreshment – zesty, vibrant, and ideal for summer afternoons, celebrations, or a relaxing evening at home.

History / Origin

The origin of the Margarita is shrouded in mystery, with several bartenders and socialites claiming its invention throughout the 1930s and 40s. One popular theory traces it to a Mexican bartender who created the drink for a showgirl named Margarita Cansino – better known later as actress Rita Hayworth. Others believe it evolved from the Daisy cocktail (which also means “Margarita” in Spanish), made with brandy instead of tequila. Regardless of its true origin, it became a hit in the United States and Mexico and has remained a cocktail classic ever since.

Ingredients

To make a traditional Margarita, you’ll need:

  • 50ml Tequila (preferably 100% agave)
  • 25ml Triple Sec (such as Cointreau)
  • 25ml Fresh Lime Juice
  • Salt (for rimming the glass)
  • Ice
  • Lime wedge (for garnish)

Method

  1. Prepare Your Glass
    Run a lime wedge around the rim of a coupe or rocks glass, then dip the rim in salt. Set aside.
  2. Mix the Drink
    In a shaker, combine tequila, triple sec, and lime juice with a handful of ice.
  3. Shake Well
    Shake vigorously for about 15–20 seconds.
  4. Strain & Serve
    Strain the mixture into your prepared glass, either over fresh ice (if using a rocks glass) or straight up.
  5. Garnish
    Garnish with a lime wedge or wheel.

Premix Option

Short on time or making drinks for a group? Use the Margarita Cocktail Premix for a quick and delicious Margarita.

🍹 Grab the premix here:
👉 Margarita Cocktail Premix – cocktailmix.co.nz

Mocktail Option

Want the same flavour experience without alcohol? The Margarita Mocktail captures the citrusy kick and salty finish without the spirits.

Ingredients (Mocktail Version):

  • 50ml Fresh Lime Juice
  • 50ml Orange Juice (or non-alcoholic Triple Sec syrup)
  • 25ml Agave Syrup or Sugar Syrup
  • Ice
  • Salt for rim
  • Lime wedge for garnish

Method:

  1. Rim a glass with salt.
  2. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice.
  3. Shake and strain into your prepared glass.
  4. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Non-Alcoholic RTD Option

Short on time or making drinks for a group? Use the Margarita Cocktail RTD for a quick and delicious Margarita.

🍹 Grab the premix here:
👉 Margarita Cocktail RTD – cocktailmix.co.nz

Whether you’re mixing it the classic way, using a premix, or going alcohol-free, the Margarita is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

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