But if you consider yourself something of a home bartender, a few gadgets will always come in handy. One of the best things about this recipe is it doesn't require any fancy bar tools. The extras - Kosher salt (for the rim) and ice.Jalapeño slices: If you like your margaritas spicy, add this! I personally feel that the orange flavor ruins the purity of the drink, so although they're commonly included, my version of a perfect marg omits them.

You'll notice that I don't use Cointreau (or any other triple sec) in these margaritas. You can also use light agave nectar instead this will change the cocktail's flavor profile slightly, but it's an easy swap that works well for both margaritas and mojitos. The sweetener - Simple syrup: You can make this or buy it, but in any case it should be made with water, cane sugar, and nothing else.(The same goes for my coconut margaritas - and all of my cocktail recipes!) Remember, there are only 3 ingredients in a 321 margarita, so you want the freshest, juiciest limes you can get. The citrus - Fresh lime juice: Don't buy it bottled, and don't even think about using a mix.Whichever you use, look for one made with 100% agave, or ' puro agave', so you know you're getting the real deal. I prefer blanco, since it tends to have a cleaner flavor that plays nicely with the other ingredients in this cocktail, but reposado will work too. The liquor - Tequila: A great margarita is made with a great tequila (or at least a pretty good one), and that's especially true when it makes up 50% of your drink.We've covered the basics, but let's get into them in a little more depth:

It's strong, it's refreshing, it's easy to mix up, and it's simple enough to memorize by heart. Now, I'll let you in on a little secret: you only need 3 ingredients to make the ultimate margarita.

321: The perfect margarita recipe ratio.

It's served on the rocks with salt - as a proper margarita should be - and you can easily add jalapeño to give it a spicy twist. But this, my friends, is the perfect margarita: smooth, cool and crisp more tart than sweet and oh-so-fresh (since it's made from scratch). When it comes to recipes, the word 'perfect' isn't one I throw out lightly.

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