There are basically two types of margarita’s, the frozen margarita and margarita on the rocks. There are many more recipes for a margarita on the rocks than there are for the frozen types of margarita. This article is all about the more traditional Mexican margaritas, which are normally served on the rocks (ice).
Types of Tequila Used in a Margarita
There are a few types of tequila’s that can be used in a margarita. There’s regular tequila and 100% Blue Agave Tequila. For a better tasting margarita, a premium 100% Blue Agave Tequila is recommended. For a mellower taste, aged tequila like a Reposado or an Anejo is a better choice for an even tastier margarita.
Ingredients in a Margarita on the Rocks
Naturally tequila is the main ingredient in a margarita. The typical non-frozen type margarita usually has some type of citrus flavoring like lime or orange. This can be accomplished by using actual citrus juices or by other liqueurs that have a citrus flavoring or even a combination of juices and liqueurs.
Margarita Recipes:
Low Budget Margarita
- 1 shot gold tequila
- 1 shot triple sec
- 5 shots sweet and sour
- Lime slice, margarita salt, and ice
Rub lime slice over rim of glass. Dip the glass rim into the margarita salt. Fill glass with ice and mix tequila, triple sec, sweet and sour. Stir and garnish with a lime slice.
Cadillac Margarita:
- 1½ shots of premium tequila
- 4 shots sweet and sour
- 1 shot tripe sec
- 1 shot of limejuice
- 1 shot Grand Marnier
- Lime slice, margarita salt, and ice
Rub lime slice over rim of glass. Dip the glass rim into the margarita salt. Mix tequila, triple sec, limejuice, sweet and sour into a shaker with ice and shake. Pour mixture into glass. Pour the Grand Marnier and float on top of margarita. Garnish with a lime slice.
Ultimate Margarita
- 1 ½ shots of premium aged 100% Blue Agave Tequila
- 1 shot Cointreau Orange Liqueur
- 1 shot Grand Marnier
- 1 shot lime juice
- 1 shot orange juice
- Lime slice, margarita salt, and ice
- Martini olive and skewer (toothpick)
Rub lime slice over rim of a chilled martini glass. Dip the martini glass rim into the margarita salt. Mix tequila, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, lime juice and orange juice into a shaker with ice and shake. Pour mixture into chilled martini glass straining the ice. Garnish with a lime slice and martini olive on a skewer.
Enjoy some of these tasty margarita recipes with some good Mexican food with a bit of a spicy kick to it. The bitter taste of the lime and tequila in a margarita helps to intensify the flavor and spiciness of Mexican food. Try a spicy appetizer like tortilla chips smothered in melted cheese and sliced jalapenos with a nice cold margarita. Add some guacamole and sour cream for an even better tasting appetizer.
James Clausen - Clausen received a Bachelors Degree in Business Administration in Automotive Management and Marketing at Northwood University, graduating ...
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