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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 cocktail!

A classic, Easy Margarita Recipe. 5 ingredients: tequila, simple syrup (or agave), lime, lemon, and orange juice! A simply perfect and refreshing cocktail! showmetheyummy.com #margarita #easymargarita

It’s no secret that I love a good margarita. On the rocks. With salt. They’re tart, they’re just a little sweet, and they’re beyond refreshing. . . what’s not to love?

Update! Many of you have made and loved these margaritas over the years, but Trevor and I actually have been enjoying a new margarita recipe (that’s even easier, maybe more delicious, and made without simple syrup/agave, but with triple sec) that I’ll include below! If there’s one thing we’re good at, it’s drinking margaritas and eating chips and salsa. 😉

A classic, Easy Margarita Recipe. 5 ingredients: tequila, simple syrup (or agave), lime, lemon, and orange juice! A simply perfect and refreshing cocktail! showmetheyummy.com #margarita #limemargarita

Best tequila to use

You’ll typically find margaritas made with either silver/blanco tequila, gold tequila, or reposado. Silver tequila is very crisp and clear (the classic choice) whereas gold and reposado have a more robust favor. It’s really personal preference and something that you’ll have to play around with.

Pro tip
Trevor and I typically use Jose Cuervo Gold Tequila, because it’s affordable and we enjoy the flavor, but we also LOVE spicy tequilas (Tanteo Chipotle and 21 Seeds Cucumber Jalapeno) to mix it up.

How do you make a homemade margarita?

A margarita is one of the easiest cocktails to make at home, simply stir or shake together tequila, fruit juices, and simple syrup or agave and ice until chilled, then pour over ice and enjoy!

How do you make a pitcher?

  • Place the following into a large container and store in the fridge until ready to use: 
    • 16 oz tequila
    • 4 oz lime juice
    • 4 oz lemon juice
    • 4 oz orange juice
    • 4-8 oz simple syrup or agave
  • Optional: shake, then pour into individual glasses with ice and enjoy.
Pro tip
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?

Swap your standard tequila for a more expensive variety (such as Patrón Silver and Don Julio Blanco) and add in 1/2 oz Grand Marnier for a top shelf margarita.

How do you make a single serving?

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

How to make with triple sec

This is the updated recipe we’ve been using for the last 5 years and thoroughly enjoy it. 

  • 2 oz tequila of choice (this works with blanco, gold, jalapeno, and other spicy tequilas) 
  • 2 oz triple sec (can also use Cointreau or Grand Marnier)
  • 2 oz lime juice

Shake above ingredients together with ice, then pour into a glass with ice. We love a tajin rim! 

A classic, Easy Margarita Recipe. 5 ingredients: tequila, simple syrup (or agave), lime, lemon, and orange juice! A simply perfect and refreshing cocktail! showmetheyummy.com #margarita #limemargarita

– Jennifer

A classic, Easy Margarita Recipe. 5 ingredients: tequila, simple syrup (or agave), lime, lemon, and orange juice! A simply perfect and refreshing cocktail! showmetheyummy.com #margarita #limemargarita

Easy Margarita Recipe

5 from 38 votes
A classic, Easy Margarita Recipe. 5 ingredients: tequila, simple syrup (or agave), lime, lemon, and orange juice! A simply perfect and refreshing cocktail!
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 ½ oz juice (a combo of lime, lemon, and orange juice)
  • ½ - 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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Refrigerator:2 Days
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*Storage times may vary based on temperature and conditions

Notes

Updated recipe: 2 oz tequila of choice (this works with blanco, gold, jalapeno, and other spicy tequilas), 2 oz triple sec (can also use Cointreau or Grand Marnier), 2 oz lime juice. Shake ingredients together with ice, then pour into a glass with ice. We love a tajin rim! 
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.

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  8. 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!
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Definitely made for a short glass, not a margarita glass! Glad you enjoyed!

    • 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!

  19. April

    United States

    5 stars 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. 😉

  32. Marianne

    Dumas, Texas

    5 stars 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

  35. Anonymous

    Newport News, Virginia

    5 stars 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

  36. Dixie

    United States

    5 stars 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

  37. Dominic

    5 stars 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!

  38. Samantha

    5 stars 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 🙂

  39. 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.
    Reply

    • 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! 🙂

  40. Amanda

    United States

    Talk about refreshing. This sounds sooo good! I really like the combo of lemon, lime, and orange juices.
    Reply

  41. 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!
    Reply

    • Jennifer @ Show Me the Yummy

      Thanks so much, Kathy! I’m definitely a lime, on the rocks, with salt kinda girl 🙂

  42. Marina

    East Amherst, New York

    5 stars 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 haha
    Reply

    • 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 😉