Easy Limeade Margarita

The easiest Margarita is just 3 ingredients away from being in your hand! Start happy hour with minimal effort and maximum refreshment. Just in time for the weekend!

Easy 3 Ingredient Margarita Recipe

Margaritas are one of those classic cocktails that I order when I go out and one that I love to make at home when it’s happy hour, which is pretty much all day long.

But when times are stressful and I am just ready to prop my feet up I don’t want to pull out 17 ingredients to make a cocktail. I want a drink in my hand PRONTO!

So how do you make a margarita that is easy and tasty?

Simple and pure. With high quality ingredients, you don’t need much fluff.

With so many variations out there let’s start with the basics.

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What ingredients are in a classic margarita?

• Tequila
• Lime juice
• Orange Liqueur or Triple Sec
• Agave for sweetness if you need it
• and some margarita salt for the rim of the glass.

With regards to the ingredients of a margarita, the biggest debate is whether or not to add sugar or use a mix.

This recipe is easy because it uses a limeade that is already sweetened just the right amount. The simple addition of tequila and the classic orange liqueur make it just like the classic cocktail.

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How to make a limeade margarita

First: In a cocktail shaker, combine the limeade, tequila, and triple sec.

Second: Add ice and shake to mix and chill.

Third: Rim a glass with salt and fill with ice.

Fourth: Strain the margarita over the ice and garnish with a lime wheel. Enjoy Responsibly.

For the full recipe and detailed instructions, please refer to the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

How do you serve it?

The only thing that I get fancy on is the garnish! And by fancy, I mean cutting my lime garnish three different ways.  Keeping with the theme of three here!

The traditional lime wedge is great, but I love the look of a lime wheel or slice. It just gives off a presence on the rim of the glass that you can’t help but smile at. My third one is a lime curl or twist.

This easy margarita is meant to be easy so if you don’t want to work for a garnish, screw it and just toss in a lime wedge and drink on.

Is Triple Sec or Grand Marnier necessary for 3 ingredient margaritas?

I don’t think so but most do so I include it here. If you really need the orange flavor to balance out this margarita, try fresh squeezing an orange and garnish with an orange wedge. Or add in a splash of orange juice.

How do you make limeade from scratch?

The purpose of this recipe is to make things as easy as possible but if you want to make limeade from scratch, I have a recipe in for you that uses honey instead of refined sugar.

Want to make a large batch?

For a large batch of margaritas, combine 1 jug of simply limeade, 2 cups orange liqueur, and 3 cups of tequila.

If this seems like a lot, then start with the jug of limeade, 1 cup orange liqueur and 2 cups of tequila. Taste and then decide if you want them stronger.

Tapas Tips & Tricks

• Use high quality blanco tequila!
• Shake the ingredients, don’t stir together to really incorporate the flavors.
• Make a batch of them in a large pitcher!
• Feel free to use frozen limeade or a limeade concentrate if necessary.
• Make sure the salt for the rim is a course salt for texture.
• Spice it up with some fresh jalapeño slices muddled in the glass.

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This limeade margarita recipe is great for a large crowd too! Make a big batch by scaling up the recipe.

{originally posted 06/13/17 – photos and recipe notes updated 4/8/20}

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