The Best Fresh Margaritas
by blaurinat
The best margaritas are a balanced blend of fresh citrus flavors and tequila, but getting the proportions exactly right can be tricky. We experimented with the cocktail's composition and came up with the perfect mix of triple sec, reposado tequila, and a deep, refreshing citrus blend to produce the ultimate margarita.
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INGREDIENTS
- 4 teaspoons Lime zest ; grated
- 1/2 cup Lime Juice ; from 2 to 3 medium limes
- 4 teaspoons Lemon zest ; grated
- 1/2 cup Lemon Juice ; from 2 to 3 medium lemons
- 1/4 cup Superfine sugar
- 1 pinch Salt
- 2 cups Ice ; Crushed
- 1 cup Tequila ; 100% agave, preferably Reposado
- 1 cup Triple Sec
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Combine lime zest and juice, lemon zest and juice, sugar, and salt in large liquid measuring cup; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors meld, 4 to 24 hours.
2. Divide 1 cup crushed ice between 4 or 6 margarita or double old-fashioned glasses. Strain juice mixture into 1-quart pitcher or cocktail shaker. Add tequila, Triple Sec, and remaining crushed ice; stir or shake until thoroughly combined and chilled, 20 to 60 seconds. Strain into ice-filled glasses; serve immediately.
NOTES
The best margarita recipe would produce a drink with a balanced blend of fresh citrus flavors and tequila. We discovered the correct proportions (equal parts juice, orange liqueur, and tequila) for the best balance. The right alcohol (Triple Sec and a resposado tequila, made from 100 percent blue agave) gave our margarita recipe a mellow, delicate flavor. And the best citrus mix (lemon and lime zest steeped in their juices) gave it a deep, refreshing citrus flavor.
The longer the zest and juice mixture is allowed to steep, the more developed the citrus flavors in the finished margaritas. We recommend steeping for the full 24 hours, although the margaritas will still be great if the mixture is steeped only for the minimum 4 hours. If you're in a rush and need to serve margaritas immediately, omit the zest and skip the steeping process altogether.
Nutrition
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| Serving Size: 1 Serving (293g) | ||
| Recipe Makes: 4 Servings | ||
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| Calories: 320 | ||
| Calories from Fat: 1 (0%) | ||
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| Total Fat 0.1g | 0 % | |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0 % | |
| Monounsaturated Fat 0g | ||
| Polyunsanturated Fat 0g | ||
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0 % | |
| Sodium 588.2mg | 20 % | |
| Potassium 58.8mg | 2 % | |
| Total Carbohydrate 17.6g | 5 % | |
| Dietary Fiber 1.3g | 5 % | |
| Sugars, other 16.3g | ||
| Protein 0.3g | 0 % | |
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Calories per serving: 320
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