Grand Margarita

Cognac-based orange liqueur gives this Margarita specification a richer orange component than a lighter triple sec. It is shaken and served on fresh ice, with a salted rim and a lime garnish.

Grand Margarita served in a rocks glass with a lime slice and light salt rim against a black background.

Active preparation: 4 minutes

Ingredients

  • 45 ml Blanco tequila, 100% agave
  • 30 ml Grand Marnier
  • 15 ml Fresh lime juice
  • 1 piece Lime slice or wedge, for garnish
  • 1 g Fine salt, for optional glass rim

Instructions

  1. Lightly wet the outside rim of a rocks glass with lime and dip it in fine salt. Fill the glass with ice.
  2. Measure the tequila, Grand Marnier and lime into a shaker and add ice.
  3. Shake briskly for about 10 seconds and strain into the prepared glass.
  4. Finish with a lime slice.