Margarita
The classic tequila sour — tart, bright, and endlessly batch-able.
Ingredients
| Blanco tequila | 2 oz |
| Fresh lime juice | 1 oz |
| Triple sec / Cointreau | 0.75 oz |
| Total volume | 3.75 oz |
Garnish: Salt rim, lime wheel
Tip: change “Make” to scale the recipe, or switch units for the metric world.
How to make it
Shaken · Easy · about 3 minutes
- 1
Add the blanco tequila, fresh lime juice and triple sec / cointreau to a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- 2
Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker frosts over.
- 3
Double-strain into a chilled coupe glass.
- 4
Garnish with salt rim, lime wheel.
Tools you'll need
Making a batch for a party?
Here's a pre-calculated batch of 12 with 27% dilution water built in. Scale to any number with the batch calculator →
| Ingredient | × 12 | Bottles |
|---|---|---|
| Blanco tequila | 24.0 oz | 1 |
| Fresh lime juice | 12.0 oz | 1 |
| Triple sec / Cointreau | 9.0 oz | 1 |
BatchPour tools produce estimates for planning purposes only. Actual dilution, ABV, and ingredient yields vary by technique, ice temperature, and produce. Always taste and adjust. Drink responsibly.
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Margarita FAQ
What's in a Margarita?
A classic Margarita is made with blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, triple sec / cointreau. It's shaken and served in a coupe or rocks glass.
What is the ABV of a Margarita?
A classic Margarita is approximately 29.3% ABV — about 1.83 US standard drinks per serving once you account for dilution.
Should I shake or stir a Margarita?
Shake it. Citrus and other non-spirit ingredients need the aeration and hard chill that shaking gives.
How do I batch Margaritas for a party?
Scale every ingredient by your guest count, then add about 27% dilution water. The BatchPour batch calculator does the math for any number.