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    Recipe Idea Shop » Cocktails

    On The Rocks Lime Margarita Recipes

    by Kathy Owen · "As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases"

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    Did you know a margarita is the most-ordered cocktail in the world and is often featured in movies and songs......a lot of songs?

    Tequila, sour lime, sweet Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or triple sec in the right combination is cocktail perfection. Countless variations of margaritas use fresh fruits or juices, but today, we are concentrating on the classic lime on-the-rocks margarita.

    The Classic On The Rocks Lime Margarita 

    "Shaken not stirred" is the often-mentioned phrase uttered by Sean Connery as James Bond when ordering a martini. A good Margarita should be shaken to combine the ice and all the ingredients to balance the flavor.

    classic lime margarita

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    Also cracked ice is the best. If you don't have cracked ice then wrap ice cubes in a clean dish towel and beat them with a mallet!

    Believe it or not it makes a difference. Make two margaritas, one shaken and one stirred, and let me know the results. Find the perfect margarita shaker set with everything you need to make the ideal margarita here on Amazon. 

    The Ultimate Margarita

    Patrón Silver and Patrón Citronge give this classic margarita a smooth, delightful taste with a touch of orange. Citrónge Orange is an all-natural orange liqueur made from fresh premium oranges and blended liqueurs.

    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

    Cointreau combines 40 aromatic notes that amplify the orange flavor to a fresh but powerful intensity. I love the taste of Cointreau! Use Cointreau in place of Triple Sec. Comparing triple sec to Cointreau is like comparing........well, you can't compare the two. 

    jalapeno 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 (use Jalapeno salt for added punch) and garnish with a slice of lime

    The Grand Marnier Margarita

    Grand Marnier is not triple sec. It is a combination of Cognac and bitter orange and is 80 proof, which means it has an alcohol content of 40% by volume. 

    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

    Did you know limes are a good source of antioxidants and an excellent source of Vitamin C? And Tequila is gluten-free and may aid in digestion by stimulating the digestive enzymes? Margaritas are delicious and refreshing, but remember that all alcoholic beverages should be taken in moderation.  

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    About Kathy Owen

    Kathy acquired the blog, Recipe Idea Shop in 2024. She was raised on a farm in Arkansas where having a big garden and good food to eat was the norm. She shares recipes for homemade comfort food and new trending dishes.

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