How to Drink a Margarita

Co-authored by Hannah Madden Reviewed by Sander Raav

Last Updated: June 10, 2024 References

Margaritas are delicious tequila-based cocktails that are the perfect drink for summer. Whether you like a classic or blended margarita, or even a fun variation like a spicy or fruity margarita, they're easy to whip up, serve, and enjoy!

Ingredients

Classic Margarita

2 fluid ounces (59 mL) of silver tequila
1 fluid ounce (30 mL) of lime juice
1 fluid ounce (30 mL) of triple sec

Makes 1 margarita

Spicy Margarita

3 fluid ounces (89 mL) of silver tequila
2 fluid ounces (59 mL) of lime juice
1 fluid ounce (30 mL) of simple syrup
1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of orange liqueur

Makes 1 margarita

Blended Margarita

2 fluid ounces (59 mL) of silver tequila
1 fluid ounce (30 mL) of lime juice or 2 limes
1 fluid ounce (30 mL) of triple sec
3 cups (710 mL) of ice

Makes 1 margarita

Blended Mango Margarita

1 bag of frozen mango chunks
¹ ⁄ ₄ cup (59 mL) of lime juice
2 tablespoons (30 mL) of orange liqueur
2 tbsp (25 g) of superfine sugar
2 cups (470 mL) of ice water

Makes 1 margarita

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Drinking a Classic Margarita

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Mix up your margarita ingredients in a cocktail shaker. Combine 2 fluid ounces (59 mL) of tequila, 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) of lime juice, and 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) of triple sec. https://www.wikihow.com/Drink-a-Margarita Put your ingredients into a cocktail shaker to make them easier to mix up. ^{[1]
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- You can use any kind of tequila you’d like, but most classic margaritas call for silver tequila.
- If you don’t have a cocktail shaker, you can use an airtight glass jar with a lid.
- To make a spicy margarita, combine 3 fluid ounces (89 mL) of silver tequila, 2 fluid ounces (59 mL) of lime juice, 1 fluid ounce (30 mL) of simple syrup, and 1 teaspoon (4.9 mL) of orange liqueur. ^{[2]
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Add ice and shake your ingredients for 10 to 20 seconds. Fill your cocktail shaker up to the brim with ice. Put the lid on your cocktail shaker and hold it closed. Hold the shaker in front of you and shake it vigorously back and forth for about 20 seconds. ^{[3]
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- If you are using a glass jar, put the lid on tightly before you start shaking it.
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Pour your margarita into a margarita glass. Take the lid off your shaker or jar and pour your margarita into salt-lined glass. Fill the glass up all the way and serve it to 1 of your guests. ^{[4]
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- If you are using a cocktail shaker, place a cocktail strainer over the shaker as you pour to remove any large chunks of ice.
Tip: You can add ice to the glass if you want to keep your margarita cold for longer. This is also called serving a margarita on the rocks.
Take a lime wedge and stick it onto the rim of your glass on top of the salt. https://www.wikihow.com/Drink-a-Margarita Tell your guests that they can squeeze the lime into the margarita or keep it as a garnish. ^{[5]
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Lick the salt off the rim as you drink your margarita. Since tequila can be kind of bitter, it’s fine to cut that with a mouthful of salt. Grab some with your tongue as you drink your margarita and enjoy the flavor combination of the lime, salt, and alcohol. ^{[6]
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- Rotate your glass to get all of the salt off the rim as you drink your margarita.