![]() We used simple & reliable triple sec in these margaritas, but if you have a preferred Cointreau you’d like to use, feel free to swap it out! Craving something a little less sticky sweet? Try our skinny margarita, which swaps the orange liquor for OJ and agave. More of a mezcal lover? Feel free to swap it out for a smoky, earthy mezcal margarita. Unsure about what type of tequila to use? Blanco tequila is always a solid option, but a good reposado would also be an excellent choice (especially if you’re looking for a smooth, almost caramel-like flavor to turn into a Cadillac margarita). If you’re searching for the perfect tequila for your margarita, there’s no shortage of options. The key to making the best margarita is all in the ratio and balance of the ingredients. Now one of the most popular cocktails in the world, the margarita is thought to have started out as the variation on another prohibition-era drink called the "Daisy." Spanish for "daisy," the marg swapped in tequila for the requisite brandy and lime juice for lemon juice, and a classic was born. All you need are 3 ingredients and 5 minutes to make one for yourself-get those limes out, and let happy hour again! We’ve done our fair share of experimenting with this classic cocktail, but when we’re craving a simple, no frills, refreshing cocktail, this classic recipe is the one we turn to. If you don't mind carbs or sugar, use agave nectar or honey in your simple syrup.Here at Delish, we can’t get enough of margaritas. ![]() Double strain your drink into an ice filled glass to avoid any strawberry chunks in your drink.You could prepare these cocktails (in a larger batch) about 1 day in advance if you prefer.Blend this recipe with a chunk of jalapeño in the blender if you want, instead of using the cocktail shaker method. You would need to supplement with some kind of simple syrup with this method.You could potentially muddle a bit of fresh jalapeño in the bottom of the glass alongside the strawberries. You can use regular sugar free simple syrup in place of the jalapeño simple syrup if you prefer.Enjoy! Tips For The Best Jalapeño Strawberry Margarita: Garnish with jalapeño, a strawberry, cilantro and a lime wedge or wheel. Shake for 30 seconds and then double strain into an ice filled glass rimmed with lime salt. Pour in fresh lime juice and orange juice.Īdd in jalapeño simple syrup and tequila. ![]() We add a little bit of fresh lime zest for extra flavor. Prepare kosher salt on a plate to rim your glass. ![]() Kosher salt + lime zest - For the rim! We also add it to our drink for a bit of salt, and extra lime flavor.We go a little heavier with the tequila in this drink because again, we skip the triple sec. Tequila - Use your favorite variety here, and to taste.Not to mention this simple syrup is amazing, and adds the jalapeño flavor and slight spice in this cocktail! Since we skip triple sec in our margarita, we use a jalapeño sugar free simple syrup to sweeten this cocktail. Sugar free jalapeño simple syrup - Not a traditional ingredient in a regular margarita.We like that a lot better! Read more about the health benefits of fresh orange juice here. Compare that to fresh squeezed orange juice which has only 2.6 grams of sugar, and 3.25 grams of carbs per ounce. Triple sec is nearly 11 grams of sugar and 225 calories in a single ounce. Orange juice - We use freshly squeezed orange juice instead of triple sec in this recipe, so it's not a true margarita, we suppose.Lime juice - Fresh squeezed lime juice is essential!.Strawberries - We clean and halve the strawberries and then muddle them in the bottom of a cocktail shaker.
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