Margarita
Tequila · triple sec · lime
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The classic three-ingredient tequila cocktail: blanco tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lime, shaken hard and served over ice in a salt-rimmed glass.
Ingredients (per drink)
- 2 oz Tequila (blanco)
- 1 oz Triple sec / orange liqueur
- 1 oz Lime juice
- 1 whole Kosher salt (rim)
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of a glass and dip it in kosher salt.
- Add the tequila, triple sec, and lime juice to a shaker with ice.
- Shake hard for about 10 seconds, until well chilled.
- Strain into the salt-rimmed glass over fresh ice.
How much to buy for a party
One Margarita per guest, plus 10% extra for spills and seconds. Adjust guests, servings and spillage in the calculator.
| Ingredient | 10 guests | 20 guests | 50 guests |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kosher salt (rim) | 0.6 oz≈ 11 rims | 1.1 oz≈ 22 rims | 2.8 oz≈ 56 rims |
| Lime juice | 1 × 355mlor 12 fresh limes | 2 × 355mlor 23 fresh limes | 5 × 355mlor 55 fresh limes |
| Tequila (blanco) | 1 × 750ml | 2 × 750ml | 5 × 750ml |
| Triple sec / orange liqueur | 1 × 750ml | 1 × 750ml | 3 × 750ml |
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