Margarita — a classic Mexican cocktail that's sour, salty, and refreshing 🍹🍋🧂

The Margarita is one of the most popular Mexican classic cocktails, a common sight in bars around the world and at Hong Kong parties. With a tequila base, it's paired with orange liquor (such as Cointreau) and fresh lime juice, topped with a salt rim. The resulting drink is both sweet and sour, refreshing, and slightly salty, creating an appetizing and exotic experience. As a cocktail enthusiast, I highly recommend this "most fun and unique" party drink!

Margarita classic recipe

• Tequila 50ml

• 20ml orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)

• 15ml fresh lime juice

• Ice cubes

• Coarse salt (for garnish)

• Lime or lemon wedges (for garnish)

Standard Practices and Bar Techniques

1. Chill the martini glass or saucer in advance.

2. Wet the rim of the cup with a lime wedge and then dip it in coarse salt to create a salt rim.

3. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice and shake vigorously until chilled and mixed.

4. Strain into a saltine glass and garnish with a lime or lemon wedge.

Taste characteristics

The Margarita is refreshing, with the tartness of the lime and the sweetness of the orange liqueur complementing the punchy tequila. The salty rim further accentuates the sweet and sour flavors, creating a double whammy. I find this drink to be light and refreshing, making it a perfect appetizer or party toast for Hong Kongers.

Additional information from the editor's perspective

• A small amount of sugar can be added to the salt at the rim of the cup to mix it, which makes it sweet and salty, and is also suitable for the taste of Hong Kong people.

• For orange liquor, Cointreau has a natural orange peel aroma, while Triple Sec is sweeter and the flavor is adjustable.

• It can be transformed into a Frozen Margarita (add crushed ice and stir), which is like a smoothie and very refreshing in the summer.

• Classic variations include creative margaritas with mango, strawberry, passion fruit and other fruit purees, which are both photogenic and delicious.

• There is also the Spicy Margarita (with chili peppers) which is more exciting.

Interesting facts

• It is said that the creation of Margarita was to pay tribute to a lady named Margarita. Some also say that the restaurant owner created this drink so that dancers who do not drink tequila can also taste it.

• The salt cup design not only adds to the taste, but also creates a sense of ritual, giving each sip a unique rhythm.

• Creative margaritas have become popular in Hong Kong bars in recent years, with the addition of fresh fruit puree making the taste more localized and unique.

A simple yet unique sweet and sour cocktail, the Margarita is perfect for bars, parties, happy hours, or even a DIY at home. For Hong Kong friends looking for a fun and eye-catching party, a Margarita is the perfect way to unwind with its slightly salty, slightly sour flavor! 🍹🍋🧂 #Margarita — A classic Mexican sweet and sour cocktail🍹🍋🧂