Ultimate Margarita Recipe
Jose Cuervo, Sauza, 1800 Tequila, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, lime juice, and sweet & sour mix shaken and served on the rocks.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish & Finish
Method
Prepare Glass
Salt the rim
Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass to moisten. Spread the coarse salt on a small plate and dip the moistened rim into the salt, twisting to coat evenly. Set the glass aside.
Mix Cocktail
Fill a cocktail shaker with 4-6 large ice cubes (enough to chill and slightly dilute the drink).
Add Jose Cuervo tequila (1 oz), Sauza tequila (1 oz), and 1800 tequila (1 oz) to the shaker.
Add Cointreau (1 oz) and Grand Marnier (1/2 oz) to the shaker.
Pour in fresh lime juice (1 oz) and sweet & sour mix (1.5 oz). If you prefer brighter citrus, increase lime juice by 0.25–0.5 oz and reduce sweet & sour by the same amount.
Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is frosty and well chilled.
Fill the prepared rocks glass with fresh ice (enough to the top). Strain the shaken mixture over the ice using a Hawthorne or fine strainer to remove small shards.
Garnish & Serve
Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim. Optionally express a lime peel over the drink for aromatic oils before dropping it in.
Serve immediately with a short stirring spoon or straw. Recommend stirring once in the glass if desired to integrate as the ice melts.