The margarita is the most ordered cocktail in the world and is often featured in movies and songs. Tequila, sour lime, sweet Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or triple sec, in the right combination is perfection. There are countless variations on the Margarita using fresh fruits or juices, but today, we are concentrating on the classic!
The Classic Lime Margarita - Three Recipes
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"Shaken not stirred" is the often-mentioned phrase uttered by Sean Connery as James Bond when ordering a martini. Well, a good Margarita should be shaken to combine the ice and all the ingredients to balance the flavor.
The Ultimate Margarita
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Ingredients:
3 ounces Patrón Silver
1 ounce Patrón Citronge
2 ounces lime juice
Lime slice
Salt for glass rim
Crushed Ice
Mix
1. Pour all ingredients into a shaker.
2. Shake and shake
3. Pour into a salt-rimmed glass and garnish with a slice of lime
The Cointreau Margarita
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Ingredients:
2 ounces Silver Tequila
1 ounce Cointreau
1 ounce Lime Juice
Salt for rimming glass
Lime for garnish
Ice
Mix
1. Pour all ingredients into a shaker.
2. Shake and shake
3. Pour into a salt-rimmed glass and garnish with a slice of lime
The Grand Marnier Margarita
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Ingredients for 2-3 Margaritas:
4 ounces (1 cup) Tequila,
3 ounces Grand Marnier
3 ounces fresh lime juice
2 ounces simple syrup
Salt for rimming the glass
Lime wedge for garnish
Ice
Mix
1. Pour all ingredients into a shaker.
2. Shake and shake
3. Pour into a salt-rimmed glass and garnish with a slice of lime
*Adjust lime and simple syrup to taste
Try A Pina Colada
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What is the coolest drink of Summer? Why, a Pina Colada, of course. When you think of a Pina Colada, you think of Summer and paradise.
Three Pina Colada Cocktail Recipes: Classic Pineapple, Mango, And Banana
How About A Blue Hawaiian
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A dry martini doesn’t hit the same in Hawaii. Or an Old Fashioned. The crisp freshness of a mojito is not bad. And when you’re at a bar overlooking the Pacific Ocean with the warm breeze flowing through your hair, a Mai Tai is close to perfection.
Blue Hawaiian Cocktail Recipe Plus 5 Recipes From Hawaii Bars
Bourbon Pecan Cocktail
Make a Pie Bourbon Cocktail using Pecan Praline Liqueur and brown sugar.
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Ideas To Add Pizazz To Your Party Drinks
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There is more to making a mouth-watering cocktail than just adding the basic ingredients. Select colorful garnishes, spicy rimmers, and even metal ice cubes for your drinks.
11 Ways To Make Your Cocktails Look Party Worthy
Make A Taco Ring To Serve With Your Margarita
It's no secret tacos are one of the most popular foods everywhere. And we love crescent rolls, so why not combine the two? The flaky, slightly sweet crescent rolls are the perfect wrap for taco meat. And that's what a taco ring is: taco meat sprinkled with cheese, wrapped in dough, and baked.
Taco Ring Recipe Made With Crescent Rolls And Ground Beef
Drink Up
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A beautiful and tasty cocktail will make your party a hit.
Author: Kathy Owen
Kathy Owen specializes in painting furniture and upcycling thrifty finds into unique home decor. She founded the home decor blog PetticoatJunktion.com in 2011, where she shares her expertise on furniture painting and upcycling found items.
