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.
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!
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.?
Like anything you make to eat or drink, using good ingredients is key. Use good alcohol for these margaritas. Cheers!
Fresh Margarita Recipe
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.
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.
Jerrold Meylor says
March 12, 2016 at 11:14 amMargaritas. 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 says
March 13, 2016 at 10:24 pmI agree Jerrold! Thank you for commenting!
Julianna says
February 28, 2016 at 2:07 pmSo wonderful! I am saving this recipe for a hot summer’s day on the deck! 😀
Julie Menghini says
February 28, 2016 at 3:38 pmThank you Julianna! I hope you’ll let me know how it comes out! Enjoy your day!
Zeba Durrani says
February 27, 2016 at 9:47 amI 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 says
February 27, 2016 at 10:21 amThank 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!
Zeba Durrani says
March 1, 2016 at 8:24 pmHa..ha. I will put my mad scientist hat on this weekend 🙂
Hilda says
February 26, 2016 at 11:33 amHome-made is always best, no matter the recipe. Your margarita looks so tempting.
Julie Menghini says
February 26, 2016 at 4:25 pmThank 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 says
February 23, 2016 at 4:45 pmI am not a margarita kind of gal but it sure looks good 🙂 That was Gene’s drink any time of the year!
Julie Menghini says
February 23, 2016 at 5:36 pmYou are more of a wine girl aren’t you? I can drink a margarita any time of year too.
cookingwithauntjuju.com says
February 24, 2016 at 7:23 amYes 🙂
Shari says
February 23, 2016 at 3:03 pmBeing from Arizona, we just love margaritas, too! My husband and I hate it when you go to a restaurant and they are so watered down and taste chemically from the mixes they use. Your margaritas look and sound amazing, Julie! I know we would just love them. I like that you use fresh lime juice. That must give them such a fresh taste. We’ve never used a citrus flavored tequila before, but it sounds good. Can’t wait to try your recipe!
Julie Menghini says
February 23, 2016 at 5:39 pmThank you Shari! If I lived in AZ, I’d be drinking them every weekend. If you try them let me know what you think.
chitra says
February 23, 2016 at 7:02 amwow i love this citrus Margarita Julie…. Looks so divine.. 🙂
Julie Menghini says
February 23, 2016 at 8:16 amThank you Chitra!
Aruna says
February 22, 2016 at 11:34 pmI should not be drooling over this at 10 AM, but I am!
Julie Menghini says
February 23, 2016 at 8:10 amHa! I know what you mean! I made these at noon and was getting tipsy just photoing them. 🙂
apuginthekitchen says
February 22, 2016 at 7:12 pmThose Margarhita’s look and sound delicious. Your photo’s are top notch also. I am not much of a drink master how do you float the tequia on top of the drink, doesn’t it sink? Probably a stupid question I’m sure. I would love to try making these,
Julie Menghini says
February 22, 2016 at 10:08 pmThanks Suzanne! John is usually the mixologist, but I make these too. I just pour a little over the top and you get kind of a booze on booze effect. Like they need more booze lol!
simplyvegetarian777 says
February 22, 2016 at 5:35 pmI love a good glass of citrus Margharita any day Julie! This looks perfect 🙂
Julie Menghini says
February 22, 2016 at 6:18 pmThank you Sonal! I’d love to mix one up for you!
Lynz Real Cooking says
February 22, 2016 at 4:10 pmYou always make everything so fresh and beautiful! Saw this on fb so had to stop over!
Julie Menghini says
February 22, 2016 at 6:18 pmThank you so much Lynz!
Celebrating Sunshine says
February 22, 2016 at 3:05 pmOK, now we are talking…. I don’t care it’s Monday afternoon, Julie – I’m going to have one, please! Cheers! 🙂
Julie Menghini says
February 22, 2016 at 6:19 pmLOL!!! Let me know what you think after your nap! 🙂
Loretta says
February 22, 2016 at 1:38 pmOH MY! Julie, this looks like quite the drink! Love, love, love it! I too cannot stand those margarita mixes, the fresh lime juice makes such a difference doesn’t it? I’m going to share this post on my FB page, I did hear about National Margarita Day, so cheers my friend, it’s a half decent day here today with a high of almost 50, so it definitely calls for a celebratory drink honoring this great day. 🙂
Julie Menghini says
February 22, 2016 at 6:22 pmThank you Loretta so much for sharing! We just love our margaritas. Our days have just started getting a bit longer and that always gives me hope that margarita season will soon be here. It’s in the 40’s this week but that isn’t too bad for February (I keep reminding myself). Enjoy your evening! Cheers to you too!