Classic Margarita Recipe

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Classic Margarita
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Ingredients:

  • fresh lime wedge (optional)
  • margarita salt (optional)
  • ice
  • 2 tbsp tequila
  • 1/3 to 1/2 cup powdered sugar

Directions:

  1. Rub rim of a chilled margarita glass with lime wedge, and dip rim in salt to coat, if desired.
  2. Fill cocktail shaker half full with ice. Add lime juice, liqueur, tequila, and powdered sugar; cover with lid, and shake until thoroughly chilled. Strain into prepared glass. Garnish, if desired, and serve immediately.
  3. *1/3 cup thawed frozen limeade concentrate may be substituted for fresh lime juice. Omit powdered sugar, and proceed with recipe as directed.
  4. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Cointreau for orange liqueur and Jose Cuervo Especial for tequila.
  5. Frozen Margarita: Combine lime juice, liqueur, tequila, and powdered sugar in a small pitcher or measuring cup; stir until powdered sugar is dissolved. Pour into a zip-top plastic freezer bag. Seal and freeze 8 hours. Let stand 5 minutes at room temperature before serving. Pour into prepared glass. Makes 1 serving.
  6. Frozen Strawberry Margaritas: Process lime juice, liqueur, tequila, powdered sugar, 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries*, and 1 cup crushed ice in a blender until slushy. Rub rim of 2 chilled margarita glasses with lime wedge, and dip rim in red decorator sugar to coat, if desired. Serve immediately in prepared glasses. Makes 2 servings.
  7. *Your favorite fruit, such as watermelon, peaches, or berries, may be substituted.
  8. Margarita Sunrise: Pour lime juice, liqueur, tequila, powdered sugar, and 3 Tbsp. orange juice over ice in a cocktail shaker. Cover with lid, and shake until thoroughly chilled. Strain into prepared glass. Add 3 Tbsp. club soda or lemon-lime soft drink for a little fizz, if desired. Top with 2 tsp. grenadine. Serve immediately. Makes 1 serving.
  9. Melon Margarita: Substitute melon liqueur for orange liqueur. Proceed with recipe as directed. Makes 1 serving.
  10. Note: For testing purposes only, we used Midori for melon liqueur.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 4644.82 Kcal (19447 kJ)
Calories from fat 1787.45 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 198.61g 306%
Cholesterol 172.16mg 57%
Sodium 1756.87mg 73%
Potassium 6064.37mg 129%
Total Carbs 550.96g 184%
Sugars 141.68g 567%
Dietary Fiber 27.18g 109%
Protein 151.52g 303%
Vitamin C 29.9mg 50%
Vitamin A 9.1mg 302%
Iron 18.1mg 101%
Calcium 1663.9mg 166%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 993.95 Kcal (4161 kJ)
Calories from fat 382.5 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 42.5g 306%
Cholesterol 36.84mg 57%
Sodium 375.96mg 73%
Potassium 1297.73mg 129%
Total Carbs 117.9g 184%
Sugars 30.32g 567%
Dietary Fiber 5.82g 109%
Protein 32.42g 303%
Vitamin C 6.4mg 50%
Vitamin A 1.9mg 302%
Iron 3.9mg 101%
Calcium 356.1mg 166%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 108.6
    Points
  • 123
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • high fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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