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Ingredients

Recipe

For a classic like the Margarita, a Cocktail Shaker and a Margarita Glass is an absolute must for the ultimate effect – just stirring this cocktail isn’t going to do it justice.

This is how you make it.

Orange Margarita cocktail recipe

Orange Margarita

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Prep: 1 minMaking: 1 minTotal: 2 mins
Serving: 1 cocktail

Ingredients

 

  • 45ml / 1.5oz Tequila
  • 15ml /.5oz Triple Sec
  • 100ml / 3.5oz Orange Juice
  • 15ml / .5oz Lime Juice

 

Recipe

For a classic like the Margarita, a Cocktail Shaker and a Margarita Glass are absolute musts for the ultimate effect – just stirring this cocktail isn’t going to do it justice.

This is how you make it.

Tequila

Tequila is made from the fermented juice of the blue agave plant primarily in the city of Tequila, in the Mexican state of Jalisco.

In order for Tequila to be official (and to actually be called a Tequila), it must be made in specific regions of Mexico and follow strict regulations.

Different Types of Tequila

There are 5 main types of Tequila:

Blanco (Silver) – Clear, usually unaged with a strong agave flavour.

Reposado – Aged in oak barrels for 2 to 12 months, giving it a smoother flavour with hints of oak and vanilla.

Añejo – Aged 1 to 3 years, offering richer, more complex flavours.

Extra Añejo – Aged over 3 years, with deep, refined flavours, often compared to fine cognacs or whiskies.

Joven (Gold) – A mix of Blanco and aged tequilas, sometimes with added colouring or flavouring.

Cointreau

Cointreau is an orange-flavoured Triple Sec liqueur.

Cointreau was first sold in 1875 and has become a well-established popular brand ever since, selling around 13 million bottles a year in 150 different countries.

Orange Juice

Orange Juice is an essential ingredient for most bars and fridges all around the world. Why? As this delicious list of cocktails with Orange Juice will show you, it mixes well with virtually any form of alcohol.

Cocktails with Orange Juice and Vodka? Absolutely.

Cocktails with Orange Juice and Tequila? Naturally.

Cocktails with Orange Juice and Rum? Sure, why not?

And the list doesn’t end there.

For Orange Juice, we recommend:

 

Triple Sec

Triple Sec is a style of Orange Liqueur and you can read more about it in our detailed article.

For Triple Sec, we recommend:

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