Grand Margarita
The Grand Margarita is a citrusy sour made with Tequila, Grand Marnier and Lime Juice. It is shaken and served in a rocks glass, about 25% ABV.
- Method
- Shaken
- Glass
- Rocks glass
- Served
- On Rocks
- Strength
- About 25% ABV
- Family
- Sour
- Flavour
- Citrus
- Listed in
- IBA official cocktail
Ingredients
- 45mlTequila
- 30mlGrand Marnier
- 15mlLime Juice
How to make it
- Rim a rocks glass with good sea salt and fill it with ice.
- Shake all ingredients hard with ice for 10 seconds and strain into the glass.
- Garnish with a lime slice.
- Use 100% agave tequila.
Tip: Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, until the tin is frosty.
About the Grand Margarita
Added to the IBA list in 2024, it swaps the Margarita's triple sec for Grand Marnier, whose cognac base gives a richer, rounder orange flavour.
Missing something?
- No Tequila? Use Tequila Reposado (Rounder, a little oak)
- No Tequila? Use Mezcal (Adds smoke)
- No Grand Marnier? Use Triple Sec (Lighter and brighter)
- No Lime Juice? Use Lime (Squeeze fresh: 1 lime gives about 25 ml)
- No Lime Juice? Use Lemon Juice (Softer, different aroma)
All swaps for Tequila, Grand Marnier and Lime Juice
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