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SIMPLE MARGARITA RECIPE FREE

Step three - Pour: Pour (and optionally strain) the mixture into your serving glass. Tilt the glass horizontally and sprinkle salt along the outer edge while rotating, until the entire rim is sufficiently salted. Step two - Prep serving glass(es): Use a squeezed lime wedge to wet the rim of your glass.

SIMPLE MARGARITA RECIPE FREE

But if you don't have a shaker, feel free to mix yours in a glass instead. Shaking your margarita will chill it more rapidly than stirring, which is why I prefer this method. Add ice and stir - or shake - until the mixture is well-chilled. Combine the tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup in a glass or cocktail shaker. We've got what we need now it's time to DIY some margs! Note: Below are instructions for a basic 321 margarita, but we'll cover a spicy version shortly.

Salt rimmer - This one's absolutely not necessary, but it does make exceptionally quick work of salting your glass rims.

Muddling brings out the heat of the peppers in a way that throwing fresh slices into your drink will never do!

Cocktail muddler - Another must-have if adding jalapeño.

Cocktail strainer - Very useful for straining out muddled jalapeño slices if you decide to make your marg a spicy one.

Citrus juicer - It may seem frivolous, but in the long run it'll save you money by making your citrus stretch further! It'll also come in handy for Moscow mules, mojitos, and so many other classic cocktails.

You can even get a shaker with a built-in strainer and jigger. But if you consider yourself something of a home bartender, a few gadgets will always come in handy. One of the best things about this recipe is it doesn't require any fancy bar tools.

The extras - Kosher salt (for the rim) and ice.

Jalapeño slices: If you like your margaritas spicy, add this! I personally feel that the orange flavor ruins the purity of the drink, so although they're commonly included, my version of a perfect marg omits them. You'll notice that I don't use Cointreau (or any other triple sec) in these margaritas. You can also use light agave nectar instead this will change the cocktail's flavor profile slightly, but it's an easy swap that works well for both margaritas and mojitos.

The sweetener - Simple syrup: You can make simple syrup or buy it, but in any case it should be made with water, cane sugar, and nothing else.

(The same goes for my coconut margaritas - and all of my cocktail recipes!) Remember, there are only 3 ingredients in a 321 margarita, so you want the freshest, juiciest limes you can get.

The citrus - Fresh lime juice: Don't buy it bottled, and don't even think about using a mix.

Whichever you use, look for one made with 100% agave, or " puro agave", so you know you're getting the real deal. I prefer blanco, since it tends to have a cleaner flavor that plays nicely with the other ingredients in this cocktail, but reposado will work too.

The liquor - Tequila: A great margarita is made with a great tequila (or at least a pretty good one), and that's especially true when it makes up 50% of your drink.

We've covered the basics, but let's get into them in a little more depth:

It's strong, it's refreshing, it's easy to mix up, and it's simple enough to memorize by heart. Now, I'll let you in on a little secret: you only need 3 ingredients to make the ultimate margarita. 321: The perfect margarita recipe ratio.It's served on the rocks with salt - as a proper margarita should be - and you can easily add jalapeño to give it a spicy twist.

But this, my friends, is the perfect margarita: smooth, cool and crisp more tart than sweet and oh-so-fresh (since it's made from scratch). When it comes to recipes, the word "perfect" isn't one I throw out lightly.