Description

This margarita recipe features a delightful blend of añejo tequila and homemade sweet and sour mix. With fresh lime and lemon juices, it offers a refreshing taste. Ideal for social gatherings and relaxing evenings, this drink is simple to prepare and utterly satisfying for anyone who enjoys a classic cocktail.

Ingredients

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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)

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Instructions

Simmer water and sugar in a saucepan to make sugar syrup until dissolved, then cool it down.
Combine the fresh lime juice and fresh lemon juice with the cooled syrup to create the sweet and sour mix.
Prepare the glass rim by rubbing lime and dipping it in kosher salt, then fill the glass with ice.
Shake the añejo tequila, sweet and sour mix, and orange liqueur in a shaker with ice until it's chilled.
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over ice and garnish with a lime wedge.

Notes

For a sweeter margarita, adjust the amount of sugar in the syrup to your taste.
Feel free to experiment with different tequilas or orange liqueurs to customize your drink.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 margarita
Calories: 245
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 5mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Unsaturated Fat: 0g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 32g
Fiber: 0g
Protein: 0g
Cholesterol: 0mg