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Classic Silver Tequila Margarita (Tequila Blanco Margarita)

Lindsey Neumayer
This classic silver tequila margarita recipe is a fresh take on an OG cocktail that’s been a staple on nearly every bar and restaurant menu for decades. It's made with fresh ingredients including a homemade agave simple syrup!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Cocktail, Cocktails
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 1
Calories 139 kcal

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Equipment

  • 1 cocktail shaker
  • 1 cocktail glass
  • 1 citrus juicer
  • 1 small pairing knife
  • 1 cutting board
  • 1 pastry brush for brushing rim of glass
  • 1 small dish or ramekin

Ingredients
  

single drink recipe

  • 1.5 ounces silver tequila 100% agave tequila
  • 1 ounce lime juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ ounce agave simple syrup
  • ½ ounce orange juice freshly squeezed, from juicing oranges such as valencia, navel, or cara cara.
  • 3 drops saline solution up to 5 drops

pitcher recipe (8 servings!!! Assemble directly in a pitcher.)

  • 12 ounces silver tequila 100% agave tequila
  • 8 ounces lime juice freshly squeezed, from about 6 limes
  • 4 ounces agave simple syrup
  • 4 ounces orange juice freshly squeezed, from about 3 juicing oranges.
  • 24 drops saline solution up to 40 drops, but use less first, then taste!

Instructions
 

Garnishing the glass.

  • Prepare the salt. Sprinkle some lime salt into a small dish that is easy to dip the rim of your cocktail glass into.
  • Brush the glass. Squeeze a small amount of agave simple syrup or lime juice into a small dish, about 1/2 ounce, and either dip the rim of your glass into it or use a pastry brush to brush a portion of the glass.
  • Press & set. Quickly press your glass into the lime salt, then stand it upright and allow it to sit for a few moments.

Making the cocktail.

  • Clean your citrus. Wash and dry your citrus to remove any impurities.
  • Chill your glass. Fill your salted cocktail glass with ice to allow the glass to chill slightly.
  • Juice limes. Slice and juice the whole lime to get 1 ounce of juice per cocktail.
  • Juice oranges. Slice and juice half of the orange to get about 1/2 ounce of juice.
  • Prepare the shaker. Add ice to your cocktail shaker.
  • Add citrus juices. Add in 1 ounce of the lime juice and 1/2 ounce of the orange juice.
  • Add tequila. Pour in 1.5 ounces of blanco tequila.
  • Add syrup. Add 1/2 ounce of agave simple syrup.
  • Add saline solution. Add 5 drops of your homemade saline solution.
  • Shake. Shake the ingredients well for about 30 seconds to incorporate all the ingredients.
  • Strain & serve. Strain your margarita into your cocktail glass.
  • Garnish. Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel and serve immediately.

Notes

ℹ️ troubleshooting tips

  • no agave syrup - are you missing your own bottle of agave simple syrup in the fridge?! You can use equal parts of agave nectar and water to make up the volume of agave simple syrup in this recipe with little impact to taste.
  • too sour - fresh lime juice can be tricky to work with because it’s hard to tell what they’re going to taste like before you juice them. If your drink is too sour you can add more agave syrup or saline solution to balance things out.
  • not strong enough - you can increase your tequila to two ounces per cocktail, but be warned: they do go down easy. 😅

Nutrition

Calories: 139kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 0.2gFat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.02gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 17mgPotassium: 63mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 43IUVitamin C: 18mgCalcium: 7mgIron: 0.1mg
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