Clarita's Margarita Recipe
Make Clarita's Margarita Recipe in just 10m. Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Clarita's Margarita Cocktail
Method
Clarita's Margarita Cocktail
- 1
Prepare the glass
If you prefer a salted rim, combine the coarse salt and smoked paprika on a small plate and mix. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or coupe glass, then dip the rim into the salt mixture to coat. Set the glass aside in the freezer or at room temperature while you mix the drink.
- 2
Juice citrus and measure
Juice fresh limes and (if using) a blood orange. Measure 1 oz fresh lime juice and 1/2 oz fresh blood orange juice. Using fresh-squeezed juice is important for brightness.
- 3
Shake the cocktail
In a shaker, add 2 oz reposado tequila, 1 oz Cointreau, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz fresh blood orange juice, 0.5 oz agave syrup, and 2 dashes orange bitters (if using). Fill the shaker with about 1 cup of ice. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is very cold and slightly frosted.
- 4
Double strain and serve
Open the shaker and strain the drink into the prepared chilled glass over fresh ice (for a rocks glass) or without ice for a coupe. For a smoother texture, double-strain through a fine mesh strainer to remove small ice shards and pulp.
- 5
Garnish and finish
Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge and a thin blood orange slice if available. Taste and adjust: if you prefer sweeter, add another 1/4 oz agave and stir gently; for tarter, a quick squeeze of fresh lime. Serve immediately.