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Fresh Margarita Recipe

This is the Best Fresh Margarita recipe hands (and lips) down. This recipe is fresh and delicious and doesn’t have any artificial ingredients or mixers.

Two margarita glasses rimmed with salt and filled with margaritas. Two fresh limes sit in the front.Did you know that February 22 is National Margarita Day? This doesn’t make much sense to me because margaritas are perfect for the warmer summer months. That is unless you live where it’s summer all the time (lucky duck). Regardless, I think that this is one day that shouldn’t go uncelebrated. I have the perfect Fresh Margarita Recipe that is just what you need to do it!

Two margarita glasses rimmed with salt and filled with margaritas. Two fresh limes sit in the front.I know some people are allergic or intolerant of the mixes that go into drinks. I don’t think that they always taste that good. If you are spending money on good booze, why have a drink that doesn’t taste that good or has been watered down with more mix than booze? I sound passionate about this don’t I?

John and I have put in a lot of hands and lips research into this recipe, and it’s better than any of the ones that we’ve order out. Word of warning though, these babies are potent! Save them for when you don’t have to drive. My friend and neighbor, Jessica, doesn’t want us to share this special recipe so don’t tell her you saw it o.k.?

Two margarita glasses rimmed with salt and filled with margaritas. Two fresh limes sit in the front.Like anything you make to eat or drink, using good ingredients is key. Use good alcohol for these margaritas. Cheers!

Fresh Margarita Recipe

Author: Hostess At Heart
The best margarita recipe that I've ever had. It tastes fresh and delicious and doesn't contain any artificial ingredients or commercial mixers.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Beverages
Cuisine American, Mexican
Keyword: Fresh Margarita, Margarita
Servings: 1

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz fresh lime juice 1 to 1 1/2 limes
  • 2 oz silver tequila blanco
  • .75 oz orange liquor with tequila such as Patron Citronage
  • .75 oz Grand Marnier or Contreau
  • Agave to taste
  • Anejo tequila or brandy optional float
  • Salt optional

Instructions
 

  • Combine lime juice and remaining ingredients except for the float and salt. In a shaker, add ice and shake vigorously.
  • Salt the rim of a margarita glass if desired. Pour into glass. Ice is optional.
  • Float a small amount of anejo tequila or brandy over the top of the margarita.
  • Serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 260kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 66mgSugar: 8gVitamin C: 17mg

Nutritional Disclaimer

This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.

Tried this recipe?Let me know how it was!

Serving food is always a good idea when serving alcohol. My Mexican Meatballs in Chipotle Sauce would go great with these margaritas. Speaking of parties, lets share these margaritas with the Fiesta Friday people.

Two margarita glasses rimmed with salt and filled with margaritas. Two fresh limes sit in the front.
5 from 1 vote
Recipe Rating




Jerrold Meylor

Saturday 12th of March 2016

Margaritas. I have conflicting feelings about them. On one hand, the mere thought of sipping on a margarita made with the standard supbar restaurant s powdered sweet-and-sour mix gives me a stomachache. On the other, the idea of a naturally sweetened, fresh margarita made with real lime juice makes me want to clap my hands and jump up and down. Truly, they are two entirely different animals.

Julie Menghini

Sunday 13th of March 2016

I agree Jerrold! Thank you for commenting!

Julianna

Sunday 28th of February 2016

So wonderful! I am saving this recipe for a hot summer's day on the deck! :D

Julie Menghini

Sunday 28th of February 2016

Thank you Julianna! I hope you'll let me know how it comes out! Enjoy your day!

Zeba Durrani

Saturday 27th of February 2016

I missed National Margarita Day but this call for a month long celebration. I love that you used Agave and wondering if you have experimented with other sweeteners like Stevia or coconut nectar? Needless to say that the pictures are mouthwatering.

Julie Menghini

Saturday 27th of February 2016

Thank you for stopping by! Happy weekend! I agree that Margaritas should have a month long celebration. I haven't tried Stevia but we have made them with powdered sugar so I imagine that would work. I've never heard of coconut nectar. If you become a margarita mad scientist, please let me know how your experiments go!

Hilda

Friday 26th of February 2016

Home-made is always best, no matter the recipe. Your margarita looks so tempting.

Julie Menghini

Friday 26th of February 2016

Thank you Hilda! After this week, I could use a couple! It's a good thing that I don't give into temptation. I'd have to rename my blog. :)

cookingwithauntjuju.com

Tuesday 23rd of February 2016

I am not a margarita kind of gal but it sure looks good :) That was Gene's drink any time of the year!

Julie Menghini

Tuesday 23rd of February 2016

You are more of a wine girl aren't you? I can drink a margarita any time of year too.

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