Classic Margarita

Name: Classic Margarita
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 serving Ice; 1 slice Garnish: lime; 79 milliliters fresh lime juice; 3 Tbsps orange liqueur; 79 milliliters powdered sugar; 2 Tbsps tequila

Classic Margarita might be just the beverage you are searching for. One serving contains 386 calories, 0g of protein, and 0g of fat. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe serves 1. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free, fodmap friendly, and vegan diet. A mixture of ice, garnish: lime, powdered sugar, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so flavorful. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 10 minutes.

Instructions

Rub rim of a chilled margarita glass with lime wedge, and dip rim in salt to coat, if desired.

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Lime Wedge

Margarita

Salt

Dip

Dry Seasoning Rub

Fill cocktail shaker half full with ice.

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Cocktail

Ice

Add lime juice, liqueur, tequila, and powdered sugar; cover with lid, and shake until thoroughly chilled. Strain into prepared glass.

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Powdered Sugar

Lime Juice

Liqueur

Tequila

Shake

Garnish, if desired, and serve immediately.

*1/3 cup thawed frozen limeade concentrate may be substituted for fresh lime juice. Omit powdered sugar, and proceed with recipe as directed.

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Limeade Concentrate

Powdered Sugar

Lime Juice

Note: For testing purposes only, we used Cointreau for orange liqueur and Jose Cuervo Especial for tequila.

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Orange Liqueur

Cointreau

Tequila

Combine lime juice, liqueur, tequila, and powdered sugar in a small pitcher or measuring cup; stir until powdered sugar is dissolved.

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Powdered Sugar

Lime Juice

Liqueur

Tequila

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Measuring Cup

Pour into a zip-top plastic freezer bag. Seal and freeze 8 hours.

Let stand 5 minutes at room temperature before serving.

Pour into prepared glass. Makes 1 serving.

Frozen Strawberry Margaritas: Process lime juice, liqueur, tequila, powdered sugar, 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries*, and 1 cup crushed ice in a blender until slushy. Rub rim of 2 chilled margarita glasses with lime wedge, and dip rim in red decorator sugar to coat, if desired.

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Powdered Sugar

Strawberries

Crushed Ice Cubes

Lime Juice

Lime Wedge

Liqueur

Tequila

Sugar

Dip

Dry Seasoning Rub

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Blender

Serve immediately in prepared glasses. Makes 2 servings.

*Your favorite fruit, such as watermelon, peaches, or berries, may be substituted.

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Watermelon

Berries

Peach

Fruit

Pour lime juice, liqueur, tequila, powdered sugar, and 3 Tbsp. orange juice over ice in a cocktail shaker. Cover with lid, and shake until thoroughly chilled. Strain into prepared glass.

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Powdered Sugar

Orange Juice