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.
Easy
Difficulty
4 min
Time
178 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Tequila
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Grand Marnier1 oz
- Lime Juice½ oz
- Lime(optional)1
- Tequila1 ½ oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Grand Margarita close to the original.
Instead of Grand Marnier
- Cointreau— cleaner, drier orange
- Orange Curaçao— softer and sweeter
Instead of Lime Juice
- Lemon Juice— softer citrus
Instead of Tequila
- Mezcal— adds smoke
- Reposado Tequila— rounder, lightly oaked
Instructions
Rim the rock glass with good quality sea salt.
Pour the ingredients into the shaker.
Add ice to both glass and shaker.
Shake hard for 10 seconds.
Strain the drink into the glass.
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
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