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You only need four ingredients to shake up this zesty, golden Margarita! Made with smooth gold tequila, it’s bright, refreshing, and way better than any store-bought mix.
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Simple Ingredients: Only requires a few fresh ingredients that are easy to find at any local grocery store or liquor store.
Easy to Make: With just a few steps, this drink can be whipped up quickly, making it perfect for entertaining or relaxing at home.
Versatile: This cocktail can easily be adjusted to suit individual tastes and preferences and can be personalized for any occasion, from tequila choice to garnish options.
Shopping List and Ingredient Notes
Tequila: Select a quality, 100% agave tequila for the best flavor.
Lime Juice: Freshly squeezed lime juice is essential.
Simple Syrup: This sweetener can be made at home by simmering equal parts sugar and water over the stovetop until the sugar has dissolved.
Cocktail Shaker: Necessary for mixing ingredients thoroughly.
Margarita Glasses: Traditional serving glass; alternatively, use a rock glass.
How to Make a Golden Margarita
- Add all the ingredients to a cocktail shaker.
- Squeeze in fresh lime juice.
- Add 1 cup of ice and shake it up for about 20 seconds.
- Rim a margarita glass with salt and fill it with fresh ice.
- Strain the margarita into the glass and garnish with a lime wheel.
More Margarita Recipes
- Coconut: A tropical twist with tequila, lime, and coconut cream.
- Lemon: Bright and zesty, perfect for summer days.
- Hibiscus: Infused with floral notes and a deep red hue.
- Frozen Mango: Creamy and fruity, best served chilled.
- Pumpkin: A fall-inspired margarita with a hint of spice.
- Margarita Mocktail: A sparkling non-alcoholic version.
- Cranberry: A tart and tangy option for holiday festivities.
Shake up a Grand Marnier Margarita this summer—it’s smooth, citrusy, and always a hit. Try it and let me know what you think!
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Golden Margarita Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces gold tequila
- 1 1/2 ounces lime juice, fresh
- 3/4 ounces simple syrup
- 1 ounce Grand Marnier
Instructions
- Add all of the ingredients into a cocktail shaker.
- Pour in 1 cup of ice.
- Shake vigorously for 20 seconds.
- Rim a margarita glass with salt and fill the glass with ice.
- Strain the margarita over ice and garnish.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Grand Marnier is a type of triple sec, a category of orange-flavored liqueurs. However, it’s a brand with a distinctive blend that includes a Cognac base, giving it a richer flavor and smoother finish than standard triple sec.
Freshness: Fresh lime juice and natural sweeteners enhance the flavor.
Control: Adjust ingredient proportions to personal taste.
Quality: Avoid preservatives and artificial flavors found in many mixes.
A Golden Margarita typically contains a higher alcohol content due to adding an aged tequila, like reposado or añejo, and Grand Marnier. The strength can vary but is generally more substantial than a classic margarita with a smoother, more complex flavor profile.
Gold tequilas are those that are caramel and amber in color. Some tequila makers add gold to their tequila to make it that color. Gold tequila is aged explicitly in a barrel, which gives it its signature color.
My husband loves his Margaritas! We were watching the Preakness and I made these. He raved about how good they were! Thank you for your the simplicity of this excellent cocktail.
So happy to hear this Wanda!
Delicious! So good! Really great drink to relax with! Refreshing, but still elegant in it’s own way. Good stuff.
Sooo good! I am obsessed! My friends & I loved it!
This was absolutely AMAZING!!! The flavors, the classy look… I loved it all! Thank you