Applebee's Perfect Margarita Recipe
The Applebee's Perfect Margarita Recipe is smooth, tangy, and full of citrus flavor. It tastes just like the famous drink from the restaurant.
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila silver or reposado
- 1 oz Cointreau or triple sec
- ¾ oz Grand Marnier
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ½ oz simple syrup optional for sweetness
- Ice cubes
- Salt for rim
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Glass
- Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass. Dip it into salt to coat the edge. This gives the drink a classic margarita look and taste.
Add Ingredients
- In a cocktail shaker, add tequila, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, lime juice, and simple syrup if you like it sweeter.
Shake It Well
- Add ice cubes to the shaker. Shake hard for about 15 seconds. This chills the drink and blends all the flavors together.
Pour and Serve
- Strain the drink into your prepared margarita glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge for that perfect restaurant-style touch.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice, not bottled. It makes a big flavor difference.
- Choose a smooth, good-quality tequila for the best taste.
- Shake your drink with lots of ice—it makes it crisp and cold.
- If you like it sweeter, add a splash more simple syrup.
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