Homemade Chili's-Style Classic Margarita

Name: Homemade Chili's-Style Classic Margarita
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 oz (60ml) Tequila Blanco (100% agave is recommended); 1 oz (30ml) Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice (about 1.5-2 limes); 0.75 oz (22ml) Orange Liqueur (e.g., Triple Sec or Cointreau); 0.5 oz (15ml) Agave Nectar or Simple Syrup (adjust to taste); Coarse salt or margarita salt (for rim); Ice; Lime wedge or wheel (for garnish)

Capture the iconic taste of Chili's classic Margarita right in your own kitchen with this easy-to-follow home-cook replication. It’s the perfect blend of tart, sweet, and spirited, just like the restaurant original.

Prep: 5 min

Cook: 0 min

Total: 5 min

1 servings

Ingredients

2 oz (60ml) Tequila Blanco (100% agave is recommended)
1 oz (30ml) Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice (about 1.5-2 limes)
0.75 oz (22ml) Orange Liqueur (e.g., Triple Sec or Cointreau)
0.5 oz (15ml) Agave Nectar or Simple Syrup (adjust to taste)
Coarse salt or margarita salt (for rim)
Ice
Lime wedge or wheel (for garnish)

Instructions

Prepare your glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita glass or a rocks glass. Invert the glass onto a shallow plate filled with coarse salt, rotating gently to coat the rim evenly. Set aside.

Combine ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, add the tequila, freshly squeezed lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave nectar or simple syrup.

Add ice and shake: Fill the shaker with ice. Secure the lid tightly and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds, until the shaker is well-chilled.

Strain and serve: Fill your prepared, salt-rimmed glass with fresh ice. Strain the contents of the shaker into the glass.

Garnish: Garnish with a lime wedge or wheel on the rim. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Chili's-style Margarita!

Nutrition Facts

220 kcal

Calories

Protein

20g

Carbs

Fat

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