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The Original Margarita

The Original Margarita

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An Authentic Mexican Cocktail

Serve up a pitcher of tangy, refreshing margaritas at your next “grownups only” party! This classic cocktail (which originates in Mexico) is a balance of white tequila, lemon juice and orange liqueur with a little salt to rim the glass.

Here, GOYA® Lemon Juice adds fresh citrus taste that promises to perk up the cocktail – and your guests – in no time!

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Total Time

5m

Prep Time:5m

Yields:3 Cups

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Ingredients

1½ cups

<p><span> tequila blanco (white tequila, 100% agave)</span></p>

1 cup

GOYA® Lemon Juice

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½ cup

<p><span>orange liqueur, like Triple Sec or Cointreau</span></p>

2 tbsp.

<p><span>sugar (optional)</span></p>

GOYA® Iodized Salt, (optional)

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Directions

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Step 1

<p>In large pitcher, combine tequila, lemon juice, sugar and orange liquor; stir to combine. (Note: Margarita mixture can be made up to 12 hours in advance. Keep in refrigerator, covered.)</p>

Step 2

<p>If using salt, pour onto small plate. Moisten rims of lowball or margarita glasses with a damp paper towel; dip glasses in salt, tapping off excess.</p>

Step 3

<p>Fill glasses with ice. Pour margarita mixture into each glass (about 3 oz. per glass). Serve immediately.</p>
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Individual Margaritas Made Easy

Not expecting a crowd? For each margarita, use this ratio: 1½ oz. tequila, 1 oz. GOYA® Lemon Juice, ½ oz. orange liqueur and ½ tsp. sugar.

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Iodized Salt

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Iodized Salt
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Individual Margaritas Made Easy

<p>Not expecting a crowd? For each margarita, use this ratio: 1½ oz. tequila, 1 oz. GOYA® Lemon Juice, ½ oz. orange liqueur and ½ tsp. sugar.</p>

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Recipe Tags

Beverage

Mexico

Vegan

No-Cook

All-Occasion

Under 10 minutes

Mexican

All-Year

Cocktail

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