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This Classic Margarita recipe uses freshly squeezed lemon and lime juice, organic simple syrup, Blanco tequila, and your orange liquor of choice. Each ingredient is selected with care and quality in mind to result in a simple and refreshing summer beverage, hitting that perfect balance between tart and sweet.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Before making margaritas from scratch, I always turned to pre-made mixes. They were convenient, and it never even crossed my mind to make one from scratch. When I had my first fresh homemade margarita, lights went off in my brain and there was no going back!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In my mind, the essence of summer is kicking back on a hot summer day with one of these in my hand. The flavor starts out lightly sweet and then is cut with a punch of citrus followed by a kick of booze at the end. The ingredients are in absolute harmony, and I\u2019ve noticed that it doesn\u2019t leave me feeling bloated and sick afterwards the way some artificial cocktails can (unless we indulge in too many!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A fresh margarita from scratch is much simpler to make than you would imagine, and anything just found on a shelf cannot compare to the quality difference in taste.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Classic Margarita Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A classic margarita recipe doesn\u2019t have many variations when it comes to ingredients and proportions, so the steps I have taken have been carefully accounted for to elevate the flavor and quality of an already amazing drink. Continue to see which ingredients I use and why!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Simple syrup<\/strong> is easy to make. It is simply a 1 to 1 ratio of water and sugar- basically sugar water. I like to add a small amount of simple syrup to my margaritas because it adds a touch of sweetness and cuts the sourness of the citrus<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use organic sugar when making simple syrup because it has a depth and richness that conventional sugar lacks. You don\u2019t want to skimp on this step as it makes a huge difference!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lemon and lime juice <\/strong>should always be freshly squeezed and strained. Now I know the grocery store sells little squeeze bottles of citrus juice and at first glance they can be appealing because they save a few seconds of cutting and squeezing. Do not fall for this. Listen to me as your trusted friend trying to guide you towards the best margarita of your life. Those squeeze bottles contain juices that are re-hydrated from concentrate and contain chemicals to extend their shelf life, and the difference in taste will pollute the entire cocktail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some margarita recipes call for just lime juice in their drinks, but I like to use equal parts lime and lemon juice to sweeten it up and added complexity<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tequila<\/strong> is an obvious and very necessary ingredient. In this recipe I like to use Blanco tequila for its more subtle taste. If you want your margarita to have a more forward tequila flavor, you can go with rapasado. It\u2019s really up to you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Orange Liqueur <\/strong>is a hotly debated topic and requires a little bit of a breakdown. There is a lot of confusion about an orange liqueur and which brand is the best to use in a margarita. As with most things, it will boil down to personal preference, but if you want a simple answer, look for something high-quality and be willing to spend around 20 dollars on a bottle. Steer clear of the cheap Triple Sec varieties. They taste artificial and have no complexity. Here is a more detailed explanation of each if you are interested:<\/p>\n\n\n\n