Classic Margarita Recipe With Triple Sec
This classic margarita—with Triple Sec, naturally—hits that perfect sweet–sour–salty balance. Great with Tuesday night's taco recipes or some casual summer patio sipping. Just five ingredients, and no mixology skills required.
Servings: 1 drink
Ingredients
- 2 oz blanco tequila I like Herradura Silver or Don Julio
- 3/4 oz orange liqueur I use Triple Sec
- 3/4 oz fresh lime juice If you're making a large batch, snagging a jar of
- 1/4 oz simple syrup
- Pink Himalayan Sea Salt, for rimming and garnish
- Lime wedges, for rimming
- Ice, for serving
Instructions
- Pour the salt onto a salt rimmer or small plate.
- Wet the rim of a glass by gliding a lime wedge over; set the lime wedge aside to use as a garnish.
- Roll the rim of the glass into the salt; set the glass aside.
- Pour the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup into a cocktail shaker with some ice. Shake well, then poor the blend into the salt-rimmed glass. Garnish it with your lime wedge and add a pinch of pink himalayan salt into the drink. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cocktail | Calories: 207kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Sugar: 9g
