So what makes a great Margarita?  There are several factors to consider when deciding on which margarita recipe to use.  You will need to think about which types of tequila, which types of liqueurs, what ratios to mix them in and whether or not to use a margarita mix or fresh ingredients.

Liqueur ratios for margarita recipes

• 2:1:1 = (50% tequila, 25% Triple Sec, 25% fresh lime or lemon juice)
• 3:2:1 = (50% tequila, 33% Triple Sec, 17% fresh lime or lemon juice)
• 3:1:1 = (60% tequila, 20% Triple Sec, 20% fresh lime or lemon juice)
• 1:1:1 = (33% tequila, 33% Triple Sec, 33% fresh lime or lemon juice)

Here are some recommendations for tequila and triple sec for your margarita recipe

Suggestions for Silver Tequila – Margarita Recipe
Cabo Wabo Silver Tequila
Don Eduardo Silver Tequila
Milagro Silver Tequila
Patron Silver Tequila
Sauza Silver Tequila
1800 Silver Tequila
Jose Cuervo Especial Silver Tequila

Suggestions for Reposado Tequila – Margarita Recipe
Don Julio Reposado Tequila
Milagro Reposado Tequila
Patron Reposado Tequila
Sauza Cien Anos Reposado Tequila
1800 Reposado Tequila
Herradura Reposado Tequila
Jose Cuervo Tradicional Reposado Tequila

Suggestions for Triple Sec or orange flavored liqueur for margaritas
Triple Sec
Bols Curacao Orange Liqueur
Cointreau
Grand Marnier Triple Orange Liqueur
De Kuyper Triple Sec
Hiram Walker Orange Curacao

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4. Jimmy Buffett’s Perfect Margarita Recipe
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