Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFOODLAB: Kitchen + BarHouse Margarita Recipe

House Margarita Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Make House Margarita Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Margarita Base

Garnish

Method

Prepare the Glass

  1. 1

    Salt the Rim

    Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of a margarita glass. Then dip the rim into a plate of salt to coat it evenly.

  2. 2

    Add Ice

    Fill the glass with ice cubes to chill it while you prepare the margarita.

Mix the Margarita

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, 1 oz of triple sec, and 0.5 oz of agave syrup.

  2. 4

    Shake

    Add ice to the shaker, cover it, and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 5

    Strain

    Using a strainer, pour the mixture into the prepared margarita glass filled with ice.

Garnish and Serve

  1. 6

    Add Garnish

    Garnish the margarita with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.

  2. 7

    Serve

    Enjoy your refreshing house margarita!

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