Timeless Classic

Margarita

Earthy 100% blue agave blanco tequila, crisp orange liqueur, and bright fresh lime behind a half-salt rim.

Agave Shaken Large ice cube or served up 3 min · 24% ABV

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🎩 The Speakeasy Spec Full Craft Bar

Garnish: Half kosher-salt rim & fresh lime wheel

100% Agave Blanco Tequila 60 ml
Dry Orange Liqueur 22.5 ml
Fresh Lime Juice 22.5 ml
Agave Nectar 5 ml

Preparation

Rub half the rim of a chilled rocks glass with lime and dip lightly into flaky kosher salt (leaving half unsalted so each sip is optional).
Shake blanco tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and a touch of agave nectar hard with ice for 12 seconds.
Strain over fresh ice into the prepared glass and garnish with a lime wheel.

🏠 Easy Home Version Everyday Ingredients

Home Shortcut: Skip buying orange liqueur—tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave/honey/sugar syrup (with a squeeze of fresh orange if handy) makes an unbeatable Margarita!

Blanco Tequila 60 ml
Fresh Lime Juice 30 ml
Agave Syrup, Honey, or Sugar Syrup 15 ml
Flaky Sea Salt (for half rim) 1 pinch

At-Home Steps

Run a lime wedge along half your glass rim and tap in flaky salt.
Shake tequila, fresh lime juice, and sweetener hard with ice in a jar for 12 seconds.
Strain over fresh ice.

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How do you make Margarita at home with everyday ingredients?

Skip buying orange liqueur—tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave/honey/sugar syrup (with a squeeze of fresh orange if handy) makes an unbeatable Margarita! Ingredients: 60 ml Blanco Tequila, 30 ml Fresh Lime Juice, 15 ml Agave Syrup, Honey, or Sugar Syrup, 1 pinch Flaky Sea Salt (for half rim). Steps: Run a lime wedge along half your glass rim and tap in flaky salt. Shake tequila, fresh lime juice, and sweetener hard with ice in a jar for 12 seconds. Strain over fresh ice.

What is the full craft bar specification for Margarita?

Margarita (Agave, 24% ABV) is prepared shaken with large ice cube or served up and garnished with half kosher-salt rim & fresh lime wheel. Ingredients: 60 ml (2 oz) 100% Agave Blanco Tequila, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Dry Orange Liqueur, 22.5 ml (3/4 oz) Fresh Lime Juice, 5 ml (1 tsp) Agave Nectar.