Margarita - The Basics

qvc.co/margaritas | Margaritas are a classic cocktail perfect for any occasion! Blue Jean Chef Meredith Laurence shows you how to make a classic margarita and how to make a frozen margarita. Full margarita recipe below.
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Recipes:
Margarita Straight Up
Makes 1
Ingredients:
1 lime, cut into wedges or slices
kosher salt
ice
2 ounces tequila (silver or reposado)
1 ounce lime juice (about 1 lime)
1 ounce Cointreau
½ ounce agave syrup OR to taste (optional)
Directions:
1. Rub a wedge of lime around the rim of the glass and then dip the outside of the rim of the glass in kosher salt.
2. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
3. Add the tequila (100% agave), Cointreau and lime juice to the shaker and shake hard for about 20 to 30 seconds.
4. Strain the cocktail into the salt-rimmed glass (with or without ice) and enjoy!
Frozen Margarita
Makes 2
Ingredients:
4 ounces tequila (silver or reposado)
2 limes, peeled
2 ounces Cointreau
1 ounces agave syrup
1 lime, cut into wedges or slices
kosher salt
3 cups ice
Directions:
1. Combine the tequila, Cointreau and agave syrup in a mason jar and refrigerate for several hours to chill well. (This step is optional, but it does help to keep the ice from melting too quickly.)
2. Rub a wedge of lime around the rim of the glass and the dip the outside of the rim of the glass in kosher salt.
3. Put the peeled limes into the blender and pour in the margarita base. Top with the 3 cups of ice cubes and blend until smooth and slushy. Add more agave to taste and blend again.
4. Pour into the salt-rimmed glass and enjoy!
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[@sherryrose8446]

Wow, Meredith, a perfect drink for a perfect day! I think I'll whip one up before the Seattle Mariners game starts. By the way, I've discovered that one can buy limes and lemons on sale, cut them into wedges, then freeze them on plastic wrap or Silpat on a tray. When they're frozen (takes an hour or two), they can be dumped into a baggie and kept frozen. Then, when you need a few wedges, you can grab them out, thaw them in the microwave, and squeeze them. That way you'll always have "fresh" citrus juice on hand.
Sherry in Oregon

[@QVCtv]

Sherry Rose What a great tip! Thanks for sharing! Eva - QVC Social

[@lunakat8559]

Thank you 😊

[@yanibelgonzalez2628]

Perfectly, I can understand. Tanks

[@Deadleg]

This is getting devoured today.

[@StevetheBartender_]

It’s somewhat of a mix between a classic margarita and a Tommy’s margarita! Great vid! 👌

[@yvonnemuhwati9982]

Can a I make it one time in a jug then just serve Im having my bday party and thinking of making this magarita

[@Tm0g762]

Cointreau is triple sec, not sure what you mean about liking it more than triple sec at 1:10. That's what it is. Small gripes aside, great video!