Margaritas (classic, Fresa & Mango) Recipe

Prepare glass

Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or coupe glass. Pour coarse salt onto a small plate and dip the rim into the salt to coat. Set glass aside.

Mix

Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice. Add 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz orange liqueur, and 0.5 oz simple syrup (omit if you prefer a tarter drink).

Shake

Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until well chilled (shaker should become frosty).

Strain & Serve

Double-strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice (or neat into a chilled coupe). Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge.

Notes

Adjust simple syrup to taste. Use freshly squeezed lime juice for best flavor. For a lighter drink, reduce tequila to 1.5 oz and increase mixer slightly.

Prepare strawberry purée

If using fresh or frozen strawberries, hull and blend about 3–4 large strawberries until smooth. If desired, strain to remove seeds. Measure 1 oz purée.

Rim glass

Rub a lime wedge around the glass rim and dip into coarse sugar or salt, or a mix of sugar and a pinch of salt for contrast.

Mix

In a shaker, add ice, 2 oz tequila, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz orange liqueur, 1 oz strawberry purée, and 0.5 oz strawberry simple syrup or agave. If you prefer slushy, substitute crushed ice and shake longer or blend briefly.

Shake & Strain

Shake vigorously 12–15 seconds until chilled. Double-strain into the rimmed glass over fresh ice to remove pulp/seeds.

Garnish

Garnish with a fresh strawberry or a lime wedge. Taste and add a splash more syrup or lime if needed.

Prepare mango purée

Peel and dice 1 ripe mango and blend until smooth, or use store-bought purée. Measure 1 oz purée; if thicker, thin with a teaspoon of water or lime juice.

Rim glass

Rub lime around the glass rim and dip into coarse salt, or use tajín for a spicier profile.

Mix

In a shaker (or blender for frozen/crushed style), add ice, 2 oz tequila, 0.75 oz lime juice, 0.5 oz orange liqueur, 1 oz mango purée, and 0.5 oz agave nectar.

Shake/Blend

If shaking, shake vigorously 12–15 seconds and double-strain into a prepared glass over fresh ice. If blending for a frozen margarita, blend with 1–1.5 cups crushed ice until smooth and pour into the rimmed glass.

Garnish

Garnish with a mango slice or lime wheel. Adjust sweetness with extra agave if needed.