The Perfect Margarita

What’s Taco Tuesday without a refreshing margarita? You don’t have to go to a bar to enjoy a delicious margarita when you have this simple recipe at your fingertips.

Chef John's margarita is made with the ideal balance of ingredients, ensuring a perfect-tasting margarita every time.

Margarita Ingredients

Margaritas are a breeze to make with just a handful of ingredients:

• Tequila: Chef John recommends a good quality 100% agave white tequila.
• Triple Sec: Use a high-quality triple sec for the best results.
• Lime: You'll need freshly squeezed lime juice, plus lime slices for garnishing.
• Salt: Use coarse salt for the rim of the glass.

How to Prepare a Margarita

For the perfect margarita, follow Chef John's 4:3:2 ratio — which differs from the traditional 3:2:1. Here’s a quick breakdown: Mix tequila, triple sec, and lime juice in a shaker with ice. Shake until the shaker’s exterior frosts up, then strain into a prepped glass. You can find the full recipe below.

Editorial assistance by Bailey Fink

Ingredients

• 1 wedge lime

• 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt, or as needed

• 1 large ice cube

• 1 cup ice cubes, or as needed

• 2 fluid ounces white tequila

• 1 ½ fluid ounces triple sec

• 1 fluid ounce freshly squeezed lime juice

• 1 slice lime

Instructions

Collect all the ingredients you'll need.

Moisten the rim of your glass with a lime wedge. Pour some salt onto a plate and gently dip the moistened rim into the salt to coat it.

Fill a cocktail shaker with fresh ice, then add tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Secure the lid and shake well until the outside of the shaker is frosty.

Strain the margarita into the chilled glass and garnish with a lime slice.

Chef's Tips

Nutritional Information (per serving)