San Antonio Margarita Recipe (2024)

A note to those who may be confused about the addition of water. The water is to replicate what you would get from shaking over ice. All co*cktails shaken over ice impart approximately
.75 ounces of water per serving. That water is key to smoothing out the drink. This way, you have the convenience of making a big pitcher of 8 drinks with the right proportions of all, without having to individually shake them. The key is to give it enough time to chill since you are skipping the ice step...

Great recipe, been using the same ratio for years, always get compliments. As for brands, well, a third of the drink is fresh lime juice and the glass is rimmed with kosher salt, so you really don't have to use high end hooch unless you want to. You can even use more affordable triple sec instead of good orange liqueur. I know, but it's true. For quick single pours, scale it down to two good-size limes, two shots of tequila and two shots of liqueur. 2-2-2. Shake well.

I use a vegetable peeler to take the zest off the limes and soak overnight in tequila to get the citrus oils into the mix.

Hello, you still pour it over ice. Just like a margarita you order on the rocks in a bar is first shaken over ice, then strained into a glass filled with fresh ice. That picture is this exact recipe, verbatim!

I've made margaritas with lemon juice before, though you will probably want to add a bit of sugar or simple syrup to offset the sourness. Grapefruit juice is delicious with tequila as well... I think that's technically called a 'Paloma'? Definitely try them! How bad could it be, right? :)

To rim the glass add lime zest to the salt.

I think silver is best, and look for 100% agave. You don't need the really fine stuff for a mixed drink.

The proportion (1/1/1) can be used for luscious result for just a couple of co*cktails too. You'll want to shake all WELL in ice filled shaker, omit the extra water - melting ice adds some to the drinks, and strain into salt rimmed martini glasses (up) or into salt rimmed, ice filled glasses (over). 2 drinks = 2 shots tequila + 2 shots Cointreau + 2 shots lime juice. Perfect. For those who say liquor quality doesn't matter here, I disagree. Good quality booze is essential.

My mother-in-law, Martha, makes the best margaritas, which, in her honor, we have dubbed "Martha-ritas":Juice of 1 lime6 oz tequila6 oz triple sec or Grand MarnierBlend or process with ice cubes.Makes 4 killer drinks. Best imbibed on the porch of a cabin on a lake. Or by the ocean.

What are the chances that the best ratios of tequila, lime juice and orange liqueur FOR PURPOSES OF GETTING THE BEST FLAVOR would be that all three would be used in equal amounts? Hint: low.I have been making margaritas for decades. The best flavored margaritas I have had use the following ratios: 1/2 cup tequila 1/3 cup orange liqueur 1/4 cup lime juiceShaken in a glass with lots of ice.For orange liqueur, I like Cointreau best, Grand Mariner second best and Triple Sec least.

We like our margaritas less sugary, so 2-1-1 is our usual ratio. Thanks for the recommendation for Patron Citron Orange, as Cointreau is best, but a bit spendy for an ordinary taco night or for a crowd. The requisite sweetness at our house comes from good reposado rather than blanco/silver, and the freshest, juiciest and sweetest limes we can find. Without good limes, the results are never so happy-making.

The "splash" is to make up the difference between 24 ounces (8+8+8) to get to 26 ounces.

Agave nectar is a good sweetener for this drink, also.

Mario Cantu was a San Antonio legend. I concur with Cointreau as the liqueur of choice (with a wee dram floating stop the finished co*cktail!)

Thanks as I always forget about the orange liqueur. I do add a splash of meyer lemon sparkling water to cut it a bit especially since I'm on my second Margarita and it's only February no way near cinco de mayo.

So as I have been told. 2oz tequila, 2oz Cointreau and 1oz lime juice shaken. Is how to properly do this. I’m not sure how that ratios out. Just wanted to put it out there.

I usually do the 3-2-1. 3 cups tequila reposado, 2 cups lime juice, 1 cup to 1 1/2 cups orange liquor. I prefer Royale Orange or Grande Garonne (this is also fantastic for sidecards).

So happy to have found a great batch margarita recipe! Do not like the fuss of shaking co*cktails. I look forward to these every spring/summer! The mix holds up well in the fridge too, so you can continue to enjoy days later.

This is soo easy and sooo delicious! I’ve made it several times. Everyone loves it. The water completely balances the liquors.

I was skeptical of the 1:1:1 ratio of tequila, orange liquor, and lime juice, but this recipe yeilds a very well balanced margarita. The 3/4 splash of water is important for mellowing out the bite of the lime juice. Recommend using repository for a more complex flavor.

Great drink! It was a hit with my husband and so simple to prepare. I did add a small amount of homemade simple syrup and salted the rim. I do agree that chilling it is a must. Is there much difference in quality between triple sec brands?

I made these as directed and chilled in a big mason jar to transport to our family 4th of July BBQ. They were a hit. Refreshing and satisfying. I would make exactly as written- the proportions are spot on.

My husband makes the best margaritas and Cointreau was getting a little expensive for the number of times I’d request one after work, so we started making our own orange liqueur using vodka, oranges and simple syrup. It added a fun DIY angle to our drinking.

Perfection as is. When poured over ice it made 5 drinks total, four good sized margaritas and a smaller one for Nana ;)

A few drops of agave help with the sourness

It's National Margarita Day, but I didn't have time to make sure I had the perfect ingredients. I also halved the recipe.My tequila was Olmeca Altos 100% Agave. When it came time to add the orange liqueur, I only had about 1 oz. of Cointreau left in my bottle. I added Dry Curacao to that. No limes in the fridge. I only had some Rose's Lime juice. Used that, but bolstered it with some lemon juice to make it more tart.Left in the fridge for a few hours and it was great.

This is a recipe for a margarita. Diluted. Pure genius. Count me out.That said, I do love me a San Antonio Gin and Tonic: Fill a Collins Glass with Ice. Add 3 oz Gin. Top With Tonic. Pour into a pint glass and dilute with 6 oz water. Chill in the refrigerator for one week. Discard on Day 5.Make a proper Margarita.

This really is the classic San Antonio recipe, and the reason why I wouldn’t bother ordering a margarita anywhere else :)Tapatio blanco is a great choice for a smooth tasting (and neither cheap nor expensive) tequila. I also find triple sec incredibly cloying; Paula’s orange is a great choice but if you really want a treat, try to hunt down TexasAgave Texas triple sec from a little maker called Leanderthal Distilling. It is a game changer. Too boozy? Try the 3-2-1 ratio.

A Margarita does NOT have anything orange in it. This may be lovely but a Margarita it is not.

Mario's was the bomb! A bowl of menudo after a night of margaritas was a necessity!