What is in a margarita?

Answer by  drJ (841)

You can use a mix and just add alcohol and ice, but it will be sticky sweet. To make an authentic margarita, use the rule "3-2-1. " Three parts good tequila, two parts lime juice, one part triple sec. Shake and serve in a salt-rimmed glass on the rocks, or blend with ice.

Answer by  P32nicky (73)

There are many different recipes, but the most basic one is: A Tall Glass filled with ice, 1 3/4 ounces of your favorite tequila, 3/4 ounce of triple sec (Cointreau, Gran Marnier, etc), and 1/2 ounce of lime juice, fill with sour mix, and then shake it.

Answer by  baba24 (270)

There's no one way to make a margarita a variety of ingredients and variations of are made around the world. Tequila is always important even though there are non-alcoholic versionsLimes, bananas, mangos, peaches, pineappples, pomegranate, and strawberrys. Even chocolate, beer, Grand Monier and non-conventional ingredients like avocados are used to make this world famous drink.

Answer by  shawdowsmom (138)

You can either buy ready made mix (just add your favorite tequila! ) from the store, or make your own mix by blending the following: Lime Juice (or for something different, try Cherry limeade! ) Cointreau (triple sec) Tequila (Petrone, Jose Cuervo, etc) Don't forget salt!