Description
Enjoy the best margarita recipes, boasting an unbeatable flavor that combines the richness of añejo tequila with fresh lime and lemon juice. Easy to prepare and perfect for any gathering, this drink will surely impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 ounces añejo tequila
- 1 1/2 ounces homemade sweet and sour mix
- 3/4 ounce orange liqueur (cointreau or triple sec)
- 2 cups water (for sweet and sour mix)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for sweet and sour mix)
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 5 – 7 small limes)
- 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 medium lemons)
Instructions
- Simmer the water and sugar in a saucepan until the sugar dissolves to create a syrup, then allow it to cool.
- Stir the fresh lime and lemon juice into the cooled syrup to make the sweet and sour mix.
- Prepare the glass by rimming it with lime juice and kosher salt, then fill it with ice.
- Shake the añejo tequila, sweet and sour mix, and orange liqueur in a shaker with ice until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over the ice and garnish with a lime wedge.
Notes
Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of sugar in the sweet and sour mix.
Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
Experiment with different types of tequila to find your favorite.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 drink
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg