All you really need are three basic ingredients to make the best margarita recipe ever. We've included a few optional flourishes 'cause we're CELEBRATING.
HC MARGARITA
Serves 1
INGREDIENTS
1 1/2 ounces silver tequila
1 ounce orange liqueur (Cointreau, Grand Marnier or Triple Sec)
3/4 ounce freshly-squeezed lime juice
Ice
Optional Sweetener: agave nectar or simple syrup, to taste
Optional: lime wedge and coarse salt for rimming the glass
FOR A PITCHER OF MARGARITAS
Makes 16 SERVINGS
3 cups silver tequila
2 cups orange liqueur (Cointreau, Grand Marnier or Triple Sec)
1 1/2 cups freshly-squeezed lime juice
Ice
Optional Sweetener: agave nectar or simple syrup, to taste
Optional: lime wedges and coarse salt for rimming the glasses
METHOD
If you would like salt-rimmed glasses, begin by running a lime slice (the juicy part) around the top rim of a glass. Fill a shallow bowl with salt, and dip the rim in the salt until it is covered with your desired amount of salt. Set aside.
Add tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice to a cocktail shaker, and shake or stir until combined. Taste, and if you would like the margarita to be sweeter, stir in a half teaspoon of agave or simple syrup at a time until the mix reaches your desired level of sweetness.
Fill glass with ice. Pour in the margarita mixture over the rocks. Serve immediately, garnished with an extra lime wedge if desired.
Recipe and photo via GimmeSomeOven