Virgin and Classic Cocktail Margarita
Prep time: 5 | Cook time: 5 | Makes: 1
Virgin Margarita:
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
- 2 tablespoons agave syrup or simple syrup (adjust to taste)
- Ice cubes
- Lime wedges and salt (for garnish)
Cocktail Margarita:
Ingredients:
- 2 oz (60 ml) tequila
- 1 oz (30 ml) triple sec or orange liqueur
- 1 oz (30 ml) freshly squeezed lime juice
- Ice cubes
- Lime wedges
- Salt
This Virgin Margarita is made with fresh lime, lemon, and orange juice, agave nectar, and sparkling water. A tasty non-alcoholic margarita!
How to make the Virgin Margarita.
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Method:
- Rim the glasses: Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of a glass to moisten it. Dip the moistened rim into a plate of salt to coat it. Set the glass aside.
- Mix the ingredients: In a shaker or a blender, combine the freshly squeezed lime juice, freshly squeezed orange juice, agave syrup or simple syrup, and a handful of ice cubes.
- Shake or blend: If using a shaker, shake vigorously until well-mixed and chilled. If using a blender, blend until smooth.
- Serve: Strain the mixture into the prepared salt-rimmed glass filled with ice cubes.
- Garnish: Garnish with a lime wedge or wheel.
- Enjoy your Virgin Margarita!
Customise the Flavour
- Play with it! Margarita’s are easy to customize and can be made with all sorts of fruit and flavors.
How to make the Classic Cocktail Margarita.
Method:
- Rim the glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita glass to moisten it. Dip the moistened rim into a plate of salt to coat it. Set the glass aside.
- Mix the ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, triple sec, freshly squeezed lime juice, and a handful of ice cubes.
- Shake: Shake the mixture vigorously until well chilled.
- Strain and serve: Strain the margarita mixture into the prepared salt-rimmed glass filled with ice cubes.
- Garnish: Garnish with a lime wedge or wheel.
- Enjoy your Cocktail Margarita!
Feel free to adjust the sweetness and strength of your margaritas to your personal preference by adding more or less syrup or alcohol. Cheers!