Classic Margarita Recipe

June 11, 2025|Jake Niman

Classic Margarita Recipe

Prep Time: 3 minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes
Servings: 1 cocktail
Difficulty: Easy

Description

The margarita — a timeless classic that never goes out of style. This recipe strikes the perfect balance between tart, sweet, and smooth, with premium tequila doing the heavy lifting and fresh lime juice bringing the brightness. Topped with our Persian Lime Garnish for a stunning finish that's as flavorful as it is photogenic.

Ingredients

1.75 oz tequila (blanco or reposado)
3/4 oz triple sec
1 oz fresh lime juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
Ice
1 Persian Lime Garnish wheel (dehydrated lime slice)
Optional: salt for rim

Instructions

Prep your glass. If you like a salted rim, run a lime wedge around the edge of a rocks glass and dip it in coarse salt. Fill the glass with fresh ice and set aside.

Combine ingredients. Add tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.

Shake it up. Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until well-chilled.

Strain and serve. Strain into your prepared rocks glass over fresh ice.

Garnish like a pro. Perch a Persian Lime Garnish wheel on the rim or float it on top for that picture-perfect finish.

Sip and enjoy. You've just elevated a classic.

Notes

Tequila matters. Use a quality blanco for brightness or reposado for a smoother, slightly oaky finish.
Fresh lime juice is non-negotiable. Bottled juice won't cut it here.
Adjust sweetness to taste. Start with 1/2 oz simple syrup and add more if you prefer it sweeter.
Make it spicy. Muddle a jalapeño slice in the shaker before adding other ingredients for a kick.
Why dehydrated lime? Our Persian Lime Garnish adds visual elegance and subtle citrus aroma without the mess of fresh fruit. Plus, it lasts way longer in your bar setup.