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Classic Margaritas (frozen Or On The Rocks) Recipe

Name: Las Palmas Mexican Bar & Grills CLASSIC MARGARITAS (FROZEN OR ON THE ROCKS) Recipe
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 oz Blanco tequila; 1 oz Orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec); 1 oz Fresh lime juice; 0.5 oz Agave syrup; 0.25 oz Coarse kosher salt or margarita salt (for rim); 1 each Lime wheel or wedge (for garnish); 2 cups Ice (blended); 4 each Ice (cubes)

Inspired by Las Palmas Mexican Bar & Grill

Time10m

Serves1

Blanco Tequila, Orange Liqueur, Fresh Lime, Agave

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Ingredients

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Margarita Base (per 1 serving)

2 oz Blanco tequila1 oz Orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec)1 oz Fresh lime juice1/2 oz Agave syrup1/4 oz Coarse kosher salt or margarita salt (for rim)1 each Lime wheel or wedge (for garnish)

For Frozen Margaritas (per 1 serving)

2 cups Ice (blended)

For On the Rocks Margaritas (per 1 serving)

4 each Ice (cubes)

Method

Prepare Glass

Salt the rim

Run a lime wedge around the outer rim of a rocks or margarita glass. Pour coarse salt onto a small plate, then press the wet rim into the salt to coat. Shake off any excess. Set the glass aside.

Build Margarita (common steps)

Measure and add blanco tequila (2 oz), orange liqueur (1 oz), fresh lime juice (1 oz), and agave syrup (0.5 oz) into the cocktail shaker or blender depending on style chosen.

Taste the mixture (if possible) and adjust sweetness with up to 0.25 oz more agave if lime is very tart or up to 0.25 oz more lime juice if it needs more brightness. Stir or briefly shake to combine if adjusting.

Frozen Margarita Method

Blend

Add the measured tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and agave into a blender. Add 2 cups of ice. Blend on high for 20–40 seconds until smooth and slushy. Scrape down the sides and pulse if necessary to reach a thick, even consistency. Do not overblend or it will become watery.

Serve

Pour the frozen margarita into the prepared salted glass. Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim. Serve immediately with a straw.

On the Rocks Method

Shake

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and agave. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the shaker is cold and frosty.

Strain & Serve

Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice cubes. Double-strain or fine-strain the shaken margarita into the glass over ice. Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge. Serve immediately.

Notes & Variations

To make a pitcher (4 servings), multiply base ingredients: Tequila 8 oz, Orange liqueur 4 oz, Lime juice 4 oz, Agave 2 oz. For frozen pitcher, add about 8 cups ice and blend in batches. For a fruit margarita, add 2–3 oz fresh or frozen fruit (strawberry, mango) to blender per serving and adjust ice down slightly.

Use freshly squeezed lime juice for best flavor. Adjust sweetness and strength to taste. Use quality blanco tequila and orange liqueur for a balanced, classic margarita.