The Perfect Classic Marg

The margarita you’ll make once and memorize forever.

I’m not here to tell you this is some revolutionary margarita recipe. It’s not. It’s a classic for a reason, and sometimes the classics deserve to be left alone.

Good tequila, fresh lime juice (please, I’m begging you… not the bottled stuff), a little orange liqueur, and just enough agave to make it your own. That’s it. No margarita mix. No unnecessary ingredients. Just a really, really good margarita that somehow tastes even better when you’re standing barefoot in the backyard while someone else is in charge of the grill.

I also firmly believe you should taste as you go. Some limes are tarter than others, some people like their margaritas sweeter, and recipes are meant to be a guide—not the boss of you. Start with less agave, give it a sip, and adjust until it’s exactly how you like it.

Whether you’re making taco night feel a little more festive, hosting friends on the patio, or simply celebrating the fact that it’s Tuesday, this classic margarita never lets me down. Salt the rim (or don’t), make a pitcher if people are coming over, and don’t forget the flaky salt in the cocktail itself. It sounds small, but it makes all the difference.

Enjoy!

Cortney

Cortney LaCorte

Cortney LaCorte is the creator of CheeseGal, a food and entertaining blog born in her Nashville kitchen that celebrates cheese, charcuterie and joyful gatherings

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