Olive Garden Margarita
This Olive Garden Margarita is a delightful and refreshing cocktail perfect for any occasion. With its crisp lime flavor, smooth tequila, and just the right amount of sweetness, it’s the ideal drink to serve at home. This easy-to-follow recipe requires only a few simple ingredients, making it a fun and delicious treat for any margarita lover. Whether you enjoy it on the rocks or frozen, this margarita will bring a taste of Olive Garden to your own home.
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Shaker (Standard size)
- 1 Margarita Glass (or rocks glass, depending on preference)
- 1 Shallow Dish (for rimming the glass with salt)
- 1 Jigger (for measuring ingredients)
- 1 Strainer (optional, to strain the drink)
- 1 Lime Squeezer (optional, for extracting fresh lime juice)
Ingredients
- 2 oz 60 mL Tequila (preferably Blanco or Silver)
- 1 oz 30 mL Triple Sec (or Orange Liqueur)
- 1 oz 30 mL Fresh Lime Juice (about 1 lime)
- 1 oz 30 mL Sweet & Sour Mix
- Ice for shaking and serving
- Salt optional, for rimming the glass
- Lime Wedge for garnish
Instructions
Prepare the Glass:
- If you want a salted rim, rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass. Then dip the rim into a shallow dish of salt. Set aside.
Mix the Ingredients:
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and sweet & sour mix. Fill the shaker halfway with ice.
Shake the Margarita:
- Secure the lid and shake the ingredients vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and mix them.
Pour the Drink:
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice (if using rocks) or blend the ingredients with ice for a frozen margarita.
Garnish:
- Add a lime wedge for garnish. Serve immediately and enjoy your homemade Olive Garden Margarita!
Notes
- For a Frozen Margarita: Simply blend the ingredients with ice until you reach a slushy consistency. You may need to adjust the ice to your liking.
- Adjust the Sweetness: If you prefer a sweeter margarita, add a little more sweet & sour mix. You can also experiment with using agave syrup as a natural sweetener.
- Tequila Selection: Blanco tequila is the most commonly used for margaritas due to its clean flavor, but feel free to use reposado or añejo tequila for a richer taste.
- Salt Rim: You can use regular salt or experiment with a flavored salt (like chili-lime salt) to add an extra twist to your drink.
- Make it Ahead: If you're making margaritas for a party, you can mix all the ingredients (minus the ice) ahead of time and store them in the fridge. Just add ice and shake when ready to serve.