Margarita
Margarita suggestion in a Margarita glass
Margarita served in a Margarita glass with a slice of lemon and a sugar or salt rim, the common way of presenting that refreshing tequila cocktail.
Margarita in a Martini glass
Martini glasses with their long and fine bezel are ideal for sugar or salt rims.
Margarita in a cocktail saucer
Another great option for Margarita, a cocktail saucer.
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Alcohol content:
26 % Vol
Type:
Taste:
Refreshing
Sour
Palatable
Light
Preparation time:
Country of origin:
Mexico
Event:
Party
Birthday
Sunset
Drinking party
Description
Margarita is an all time classic which skyrocketed tequila consumption for many years. It consists of tequila, triple sec, lemon juice and a bit of sugar syrup, a refreshing and palatable cocktail for sunny days. Even if you hardly notice, it's a strong drink with more than 25 % of alcohol.
Lime or lemon juice produces a slightly dulled colour and a faintly acid flavour. Of tequila remains only a slight note, it's refined by triple sec and the sourness. You have to add a bit of sugar syrup to achieve the perfect sweet-sour balance.
It's a great choice for parties and nice get-togethers in summer. With hot temperatures, Margarita always goes down well with almost everybody.
Ingredients
(or Lime juice)
Measuring unit
Preparation
Method: Shaking with ice cubes
Bar equipment: Shaker
1.
Sugar or salt rim
A crusta looks really great and complements Margarita perfectly. With a sugar or salt rim it's best practise to start preparing the glasses before you actually begin mixing the drink.
2.
Lemon decoration
We recommend a lemon or lime wedge for decoration. So, cut off a slice of lemon, make a vertical cut in the middle and place it on the glass rim.
3.
Shaking
Next, place all ingredients in a cocktail shaker along with 2-3 ice cubes and shake it hard.
4.
Serving
Finally, strain the mixture into the decorated glass with 3 ice cubes and serve it ice cold.
Sugar or salt rim?
19 Participants
Survey
Sugar or salt rim, what is your favourite for Margarita?
Sugar rim (47%)
Salt rim (42%)
Without (11%)
Do you like salt rims?
Yes (58%)
No (42%)
Do you like sugar rims?
Yes (74%)
No (26%)
Our survey shows that there are some people out there preferring a salt rim and for most of those a sugar rim is not a problem. On the other hand, most of those favouring a sugar crusta don´t like Margarita with a salt rim. Either way, try it out or play safe and serve it with a sugar rim.
It's an American habit to make the crusta only on one half of the rim. Like that you could prepare one half with sugar and the other with salt. Usually with this technique, you leave one half empty that it's possible to drink it without crusta.
In our opinion an entyre custa looks better, tastes better and sticks better to the glass. A straw can help for those with an aversion against crustas.
Tips
Fine adjustment
Decoration / Serving
Indeed wine glasses look great, but the edge is a bit too short for a long lasting sugar or salt rim.
Margarita, Martini or cocktail glasses are most appropiate for Margarita. Present it with crusta and a slice of lemon.
A good presentation and an adequate environment are as important as the taste of cocktails. Use our decoration tool to test different decorations and glasses.
Decoration tool
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Classical decorations
Options
What's the best serving suggestion for Margarita?
Glass
Margarita glass
1
Highly recommended
Cocktail saucer
Martini glass
1
Margarita glass
1
Recommended
White wine glass short
Red wine glass short
Not common
Cancun glass
Champagne glass short
Champagne flute
Tumbler Whisky
Tumbler bellied
Sugar/Salt rim
Sugar or salt rim
2
-
Highly recommended
Sugar or salt rim
2
Fruity decorations
Lemon half slice
2
-
Highly recommended
Lemon half slice
2
Lemon slice
Lime half slice
Lime slice
Not common
Celery stalk
Cube of cantaloupe
Cube of watermelon
Cucumber (slice)
Kiwi (half slice)
Kiwi (slice)
Kiwi and cherry
Orange (half slice)
Orange (slice)
Orange and Cherry
Orange, Kiwi and cherry
Peach slice
Piece of cantaloupe
Piece of galia melon
Piece of watermelon
Pineapple and Cherry
Pineapple heart
Pineapple heart and cherry
Pineapple with cherry on side
Pineapple, Kiwi and cherry
Pineapple piece
Skewer Orange-Cherry (half slice)
Skewer Orange-Cherry (slice)
Strawberry
Zest lemon (piece)
Zest lemon (twisted)
Zest lime (piece)
Zest lime (twisted)
Straws
-
2
-
Not common
Bendy straw black
Bendy straw blue
Bendy straw brown
Bendy straw green
Bendy straw grey
Bendy straw orange
Bendy straw pink
Bendy straw purple
Bendy straw red
Bendy straw white
Bendy straw yellow
Straw black
Straw blue
Straw brown
Straw green
Straw grey
Straw orange
Straw pink
Straw purple
Straw red
Straw white
Straw yellow
-
2
-
Not common
Bendy straw black
Bendy straw blue
Bendy straw brown
Bendy straw green
Bendy straw grey
Bendy straw orange
Bendy straw pink
Bendy straw purple
Bendy straw red
Bendy straw white
Bendy straw yellow
Straw black
Straw blue
Straw brown
Straw green
Straw grey
Straw orange
Straw pink
Straw purple
Straw red
Straw white
Straw yellow
Stirring staff
-
2
-
Not common
Mermaid blue
Mermaid green
Mermaid yellow
Mermaid red
Sea shell blue
Sea shell green
Sea shell red
Sea shell yellow
Sea snail blue
Sea snail green
Sea snail red
Sea snail yellow
Shell blue
Shell green
Shell red
Shell yellow
Starfish red
Starfish blue
Starfish green
Starfish yellow
Stirring stick black
Stirring stick blue
Stirring stick green
Stirring stick red
Stirring stick yellow
Others
-
2
-
Not common
Palm blue
Palm golden
Palm green
Palm red
Palm Silvery
Pinwheel blue-golden
Pinwheel blue-purple
Pinwheel silvery-golden
Pinwheel silvery-red
Umbrella red
Umbrella yellow
Coaster
Napkin white
2
-
Highly recommended
Coaster white
Doily rose garden white
Napkin white
2
Recommended
Coaster black
Coaster grey
Coaster yellow
Napkin black
Napkin grey
Napkin yellow
Not common
Coaster blue
Coaster brown
Coaster green
Coaster orange
Coaster purple
Coaster red
Napkin blue
Napkin brown
Napkin green
Napkin orange
Napkin purple
Napkin red
Environment
Lemons 1
1
Highly recommended
Lemons 1
1
Lemons 2
Lemons 3
1
Lemons 4
Recommended
Limes 1
Limes 2
Limes 3
Not common
-
Apple 1
Apple 2
Apple 3
Berries 1
Berries 2
Berries 3
Cantaloupe melon 1
Cantaloupe melon 2
Cantaloupe melon 3
Cherries 1
Cherries 2
Cherries 3
Coffee Beans 1
Coffee Beans 2
Coffee Beans 3
Coffee Beans 4
Cork 1
Cork 2
Cork 3
Cucumber 1
Cucumber 2
Cucumber, Mint, Lemon 1
Cucumber, Mint, Lemon 2
Egg 1
Egg 2
Egg 3
Egg and Lemon 1
Fruits 1
Fruits 2
Fruits 3
Galia melons 1
Galia melons 2
Galia melons 3
Grapefruit, orange and lemon
Green grapes 1
Green grapes 2
Green grapes 3
Green grapes 4
Lemon and Cherries
Mangos 1
Mangos 2
Mangos 3
Orange, lemon and cherry 1
Orange, lemon and cherry 2
Oranges 1
Oranges 2
Oranges 3
Oranges 4
Peaches 1
Peaches 2
Peaches 3
Pears 1
Pears 2
Pears 3
Peppermint 1
Peppermint 2
Peppermint 3
Peppermint 4
Pepper, salt and tabasco 1
Pepper, salt and tabasco 2
Pepper, salt and tabasco 3
Pineapple 1
Pineapple 2
Pineapple 3
Pineapple 4
Pomegranates 1
Pomegranates 2
Pomegranates 3
Raspberries 1
Raspberries 2
Raspberries 3
Red grapes 1
Red grapes 2
Red grapes 3
Red grapes 4
Shells
Strawberries 1
Strawberries 2
Strawberries 3
Watermelon 1
Watermelon 2
Watermelon 3
Background
-
2
-
2
Blue
Bright green
Brown
Green
Grey
Orange
Purple
Red
Turquoise
Yellow
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