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Ingredients
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Classic Margarita
Fresa (Strawberry) Margarita
Mango Margarita
Method
Classic Margarita
Prepare Glass
Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or coupe glass. Dip the rim into coarse salt spread on a small plate to coat. Set glass aside.
Mix
Add 2 oz tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz orange liqueur, and 0.5 oz simple syrup into a cocktail shaker filled halfway with ice.
Shake & Strain
Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until well chilled. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice (or serve up without ice).
Garnish
Garnish with the reserved lime wedge. Adjust sweetness to taste by adding up to 0.25–0.5 oz more simple syrup if desired.
Fresa (Strawberry) Margarita
Prepare Strawberry Purée (if not using store-bought)
Hull and slice 4–6 fresh strawberries. Blend until smooth with 1–2 teaspoons of sugar or simple syrup if berries are not very sweet. Strain if you prefer a smoother texture.
Mix
In a shaker, combine 2 oz tequila, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz orange liqueur, 2 oz strawberry purée, and 0.5 oz simple syrup. Add ice.
Shake & Strain
Shake vigorously 12–15 seconds until cold. Double-strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice to remove seeds and pulp if desired.
Garnish
Garnish with a fresh strawberry or a thin lime wheel. Taste and add more simple syrup if needed.
Mango Margarita
Prepare Mango Purée (if not using store-bought)
Peel and cube 1 ripe mango (about 1 cup). Blend until smooth; if too thick, add a teaspoon or two of water or lime juice to loosen. Strain for an ultra-smooth texture if desired.
Prepare Glass
Rub a lime wedge around the rim and dip into tajín or salt for a spiced rim. Fill the glass with ice.
Mix
In a shaker, combine 2 oz tequila, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz orange liqueur, 2 oz mango purée, and 0.5 oz agave syrup. Add ice.
Shake & Strain
Shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until well chilled. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
Garnish
Garnish with a mango slice or lime wheel. Taste and adjust sweetness with a touch more agave if desired.