Grand Texas Margarita

A classic margarita recipe from the heart of Texas, this Grand Texas Margarita is a refreshing and straightforward cocktail with a perfect balance of zesty lime, smooth tequila, and a hint of orange liqueur. It's the ideal drink to savor with your favorite company on a warm Texan evening, bringing a taste of Austin to your glass.

Grand Texas Margarita

A refreshing and zesty margarita with a Texan twist, perfect for enjoying with friends on a warm evening.

4.92 from 70 votes
Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 cup Cointreau
  • 1/4 cup silver tequila
  • 1 lime, cut into 2 wedges
  • Coarse salt for rimming
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. In a mixing glass, combine the water, fresh lime juice, Cointreau, and silver tequila.
  2. Stir the mixture well to ensure the flavors are fully combined.
  3. Rub one of the lime wedges around the rim of a margarita glass.
  4. Dip the moistened rim into the coarse salt.
  5. Fill the glass with ice.
  6. Pour the tequila mixture over the ice in the glass.
  7. Garnish the rim with the remaining lime wedge.