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by Jennifer Debth
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A classic, Easy Margarita Recipe. 5 ingredients: tequila, simple syrup (or agave), lime, lemon, and orange juice! A simply perfect and refreshing co*cktail!
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It’s no secret that Ilove a goodmargarita.
Lime.
On the rocks.
With salt.
No exceptions.
Thankyouverymuch.
They’re tart, they’re just a little sweet, and they’re beyond refreshing. . . what’s not to love?
The other day, I was whipping up a homemade margarita for Trevor and I and I realized that I didn’t have a really good, classic,easy margarita recipe here on SMTY.
Say. Whaaaa?!
I’ve got 5 Ingredient Margs – 4 Ways.Strawberry Jalapeno Margarita. A Mango Habanero Margarita. A Devil’s Margarita. A Jalapeno Margarita w/ Jalapeno Infused Tequila.. . .
[obviously I see the pattern that I’m obsessed with sweet and spicy margaritas]
but there was no classic margarita to be found.
Well, today, all things have changed for the better.
How do you make a homemade margarita?
- Tequila
- Lime/lemon/orange juice
- Simple syrup/agave
Mix above together over ice and BOOM. Homemade margarita.
Oh, and PSST – I almost forgot, Trevor and I went LIVE on Facebook and made a fun little video that you can see below! We’re hoping to make this a regular thing, sojust head to Show Me the Yummy on Facebook and we’ll see you there!
Funnily enough, this recipe came to be, because I had run out of lime juice, but wanted to make a margarita.
I mean, I had a little lime juice, but not enough to make a pitcher and I neeeeeeeded to make a pitcher.
What to do? What to do?
How do you make a pitcher of margaritas?
Well, I did have lemon and orange juice.
I combined the lime juice with the lemon and orange, added tequila, and a teeny bit of simple syrup and the BEST classic, easy margarita recipe was born.
For a pitcher, you’ll need:
- 16 oz tequila
- 4 oz lime juice
- 4 oz lemon juice
- 4 oz orange juice
- 4-8 oz simple syrup or agave
That being said, the best part about this recipe is that it’s totally customizable!
Like your margaritas a little sweeter? Add more simple syrup.
Don’t have or want to make simple syrup? Use agave!
How do you make a top shelf margarita?
You could even get fancy and use a nicer tequila and add a splash of Grand Marnier. Boom! Top shelf margaritas for all!
Whatever you do, just promise me you’ll use lime, lemon, AND orange juice.
I’m telling you, it’s life changing.
Make enough for a crowd or scale it down and just serve one!
How do you make a single serving margarita?
For a single margarita, you’ll need:
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 1/2 oz juice (I just squeezed a lemon, a lime, and an orange into a container, mixed it up and measured out 1 1/2 oz)
- 1/2 – 1 oz simple syrup or agave
Sooooo easy.
Also. Serve these up in these mason jars with a salted rim, because mason jars are still cool and I think they’re adorable!
So. I know it’s only Wednesday, but makethis Easy Margarita Recipe for Thirsty Thursday, play some music, sit outside and just. . .
r.e.l.a.x. 🙂
– Jennifer
Do you think SMTY needs another margarita recipe? I’m thinkin’ yes. 😉 What should I make next? Show Me the Yummy!
Easy Margarita Recipe
5 from 37 votes
A classic, Easy Margarita Recipe. 5 ingredients: tequila, simple syrup (or agave), lime, lemon, and orange juice! A simply perfect and refreshing co*cktail!
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 3 minutes
Yield: 1 pitcher
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Ingredients
Pitcher
- 16 oz tequila 2 cups
- 4 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
- 4 oz freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 4 oz freshly squeezed orange juice
- 4 - 8 oz simple syrup or agave* 1/2 - 1 cup
Single Serving
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 1/2 oz juice (a combo of lime, lemon, and orange juice)
- 1/2 - 1 oz simple syrup or agave*
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Instructions
Simple Syrup
Combine equal parts water and granulated sugar (ex: 1 cup water, 1 cup sugar) into a microwave safe bowl.
Heat until sugar has dissolved. This will take a few minutes.
Cool and store, covered, in the fridge.
Easy Margarita
In a large pitcher, combine all ingredients.
Stir to combine.
Pour over ice and enjoy!
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STORING
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Refrigerator:2 Days
Freezer:N/A
*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions
Notes
Nutritional information is for 2 oz tequila, 1.5 oz fresh juice, and 1 oz simple syrup. Calories will be less if you use less simple syrup.
To make homemade simple syrup: combine equal parts sugar and water (ex 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water - you could also do a 1 to 2 ratio 1/2 cup water to 1 cup water) into a microwave safe measuring cup and microwave until the sugar has dissolved.
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Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Easy Margarita Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 216
% Daily Value*
Sodium 17mg1%
Potassium 43mg1%
Carbohydrates 23g8%
Sugar 21g23%
Vitamin C 16.4mg20%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
*Note: Nutrition information is estimated and varies based on products used.
Keywords: classic margarita recipe, easy margarita on the rocks recipe, easy margarita recipe for a crowd, easy margarita recipe without triple sec, original margarita recipe
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Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
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Anonymous
Canoga Park, California
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Jacklyn
Lapeer, Michigan
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Jordan, Montana
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California, Missouri
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Jay
Washington, District of Columbia
Great for a beautiful Saturday afternoon! Love the citrusReply
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thanks Jay!
Margherita
Dover, New Hampshire
Best I’ve ever tasted. Will never make any other way again.Reply
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Yay!! Thank you!
Lynn
Palmer, Alaska
When I followed the recipe for a single serving, the end result barely filled my margarita glass half way! I just tweaked it to where it topped off the glass. Otherwise, easy recipe and makes a good margarita!
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Definitely made for a short glass, not a margarita glass! Glad you enjoyed!
Anonymous
United States
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Tampa, Florida
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Lela
Indianapolis, Indiana
Very nice, I really enjoyed it.Reply
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thank you, Lela!!
Kim
Temperance, Michigan
What brands and where do you find fresh lemon and lime in bulk? Need to make this for 50!Reply
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Hi Kim! I use Realime 100% Lime Juice and Realemon 100% Lemon Juice – I can find them in 32 oz bottles at my local grocery store. For the orange juice, I’d probably just use Simply Orange Juice!
Jay
Lynbrook, New York
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Minneapolis, Minnesota
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Anonymous
Quitman, Arkansas
Made this twice now! So delishThanks for the great recipe!Reply
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thank you!!
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Paranaque City, Calabarzon
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Phoenix, Arizona
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April
United States
These are awesome, my husband and I split a pitcher today. Tasted amazing, especially on a hot day, but geez these are good and strong and u don’t even taste the tequila, next time we will have them later in the day😆Reply
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Hi April! Glad you and your husband enjoyed the recipe! But definitely agree. They can be dangerous. 😉
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United States
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John
Brandon, Florida
Have you tried using the triple sec along with the other ingredients you use
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
I haven’t, but you could replace the orange juice with triple sec. Or try one of my other flavored margaritas: https://showmetheyummy.com/five-ingredient-margaritas-recipe/
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Midvale, Utah
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Windermere, Florida
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Bethel, Pennsylvania
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Dallas, Texas
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Anonymous
United States
Easy and delicious 😋5 Stars!Reply
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thank you!
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Raleigh, North Carolina
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Davao City, Davao
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Menifee, California
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Terri
Amsterdam, New York
Wonderful, easy and tasty!Reply
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thanks Terri!
Marianne
Dumas, Texas
We were looking for the perfect from scratch margarita for Cinco de Mayo and I think we found it! The sugar/salt/zest for the rim is the icing on the cake! Thank you!!Reply
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Enjoy!! 🙂
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Dumas, Texas
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Burlington, Ontario
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Anonymous
Newport News, Virginia
Wow! Amazing! Refreshing. Best! Just made a big batch and put in a large mason jar so I can enjoy them the next few evenings. These are impressively good! So simple. So perfect.Reply
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Aww much appreciated! Thank you! 🙂
Dixie
United States
Excellent! Easy to make. I did it 2 ways. Pre made juices for second pitcher and fresh squeezed for the first pitcher. Take the time. Squeeze it!!Reply
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thanks Dixie!
Dominic
I really don’t like pre-made margarita mixes, so I’ve been on the hunt for an all-natural homemade version. I think I found it with this. Followed the recipe exactly (used about 6oz simple syrup as 4oz was not quite sweet enough – taste before adding more as citrus varies in sweetness) and loved the outcome. Tossed a few thin slices of jalapeno in the pitcher to give it a little kick and I’m on my 2nd glass. Thank you for this easy and delicious recipe.Reply
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
You’re so welcome! Thank YOU! We LOVE spicy margaritas, so love that you add some jalapeno!
Samantha
I really really enjoyed this! As others have mentioned, the combo of the lemon, lime & orange was absolutely refreshing….I’m not (wasn’t) a big drinker but I made a couple glasses “2 nights in row 👀”.I love summer & I’m sure as the weather warms up this will become a regular for me. Coincidentally I already have a lemon, lime & orange tree growing, I’m already thinking a lil margarita station will be in order🎉🌴☀️Reply
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Wahoo!! I LOVE it! You should check out our other margaritas, too: https://showmetheyummy.com/?s=margarita I’m a teeny bit obsessed, but they’re so darn good! You might also like my all time fave Watermelon Sangria. 🙂 Thank you so so much for your kind words and I’m so SO happy you loved these margaritas! Super jealous you have a lemon/lime/orange tree 🙂
Gary
Sandhausen, Baden-Württemberg Region
Another recipe – easy peezee – make a pitcher of frozen lemonade (regular or pink your choice), add two or three shots of Rose’s lime juice and however much tequila you can handle. Serve your favorite way. Done deal.
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
LOVE it! We actually love Simply Limeade with tequila for a super quick and easy margarita, too 🙂
Joyce
I am giving a rehearsal dinner with a Mexican theme and want a recipe for a 3 1/2 gallon container. What would you suggest??? Need easy!!Thank You!!!!!Joyce
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
I’d make a few pitchers of these margaritas! You can buy fresh juices in bulk, so you don’t have to freshly squeeze all the juice yourself! 🙂
Amanda
United States
Talk about refreshing. This sounds sooo good! I really like the combo of lemon, lime, and orange juices.
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thanks Amanda! 🙂
Kathy
Oldtown, Idaho
I am usually a frozen margarita gal…..but I think I can make an exception for this easy margarita. Frozen margaritas take a whole lot more work and sometimes I just don’t want to go through all that effort! This looks perfect for a hot summer afternoon!
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Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Thanks so much, Kathy! I’m definitely a lime, on the rocks, with salt kinda girl 🙂
Marina
East Amherst, New York
The addition of the different juices is such a good idea!! Margarita Monday is definitely a thing, right? 😉 I would LOVE to see a passionfruit margarita flavor next. OMG sooooo good! God I just love Mexican food and margaritas hahaReply
Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy
Oooo! Passionfruit is GENIUS Marina… totally writing that one down 🙂 It seriously makes me so happy that you’re as obsessed with Mexican food and margaritas as I am 😉
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