texas margarita recipe
A bold and refreshing Texas Margarita recipe featuring tequila, fresh lime juice, and orange liqueur.
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila (preferably blanco or reposado)
- 1 oz fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 oz orange liqueur (such as Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 1/2 oz agave syrup or simple syrup (optional, for sweetness)
- Ice
- Lime wedge, for garnish
- Salt, for rimming the glass (optional)
Instructions
- Rim your glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, then dip it into a plate of salt to coat the edge.
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave syrup (if using) to the shaker.
- Shake well for 15-20 seconds until the mixture is chilled.
- Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice and strain the margarita into the glass.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.
Notes
- For a frozen version, blend the ingredients with a cup of ice until smooth.
- Adjust the sweetness to your preference by adding more or less agave syrup.