Jun 09 2026
RestaurantsJimmy Buffett's MargaritavilleUptown Margarita Recipe

Uptown Margarita Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Margaritaville Gold tequila, Cointreau and our house margarita blend topped with a Gran Gala float, excellent on the rocks

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Ingredients

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Margarita Base

Gran Gala Float

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Rim the Glass

    Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of the glass. Dip the rim into salt to coat it evenly. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Mix the Margarita Base

    In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of Margaritaville Gold Tequila, 1 oz of Cointreau, and 4 oz of house margarita blend. Fill the shaker with ice.

  3. 3

    Shake

    Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.

Serving

  1. 4

    Pour the Margarita

    Strain the margarita mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.

  2. 5

    Add the Gran Gala Float

    Carefully pour 0.5 oz of Gran Gala Liqueur over the back of a spoon so it floats on top of the margarita.

  3. 6

    Garnish

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

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