Grand Margarita

Grand Margarita

A margarita upgraded with Grand Marnier in place of triple sec, shaken hard with 100% agave tequila and fresh lime over a sea-salt rim. Richer orange and a firmer kick than the standard recipe.

26.5% ABVStrongCocktails

Easy

Difficulty

4 min

Time

178 Cal

Calories

1

Serving

Flavor profile

Tequila

Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter

Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.

Ingredients

  • Grand Marnier· not in your bar1 oz

    Or swap: Cointreau — cleaner, drier orange, Orange Curaçao — softer and sweeter

  • Lime Juice· not in your bar½ oz

    Or swap: Lemon Juice — softer citrus

  • Lime(optional)· not in your bar1
  • Tequila· not in your bar1 ½ oz

    Or swap: Mezcal — adds smoke, Reposado Tequila — rounder, lightly oaked

Instructions

  1. Rim the rock glass with good quality sea salt.

  2. Pour the ingredients into the shaker.

  3. Add ice to both glass and shaker.

  4. Shake hard for 10 seconds.

  5. Strain the drink into the glass.

  6. Garnish with a lime slice.

Pairs well with

Orange-kissed tequila and lime love bold, salty Mexican flavors:

  • Guacamole with tortilla chips
  • Shrimp ceviche tostadas
  • Queso fundido with warm tortillas
  • Elote corn bites

Also known as

Cadillac margarita

Similar taste

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