Name: Margarita on-the-rocks (Difford's recipe)
Total time: 4 min
Cuisine: Cocktail
Ingredients: 45 ml Reposado tequila; 22.5 ml Triple sec; 22.5 ml Lime juice; 5 ml Agave syrup; 6 drop Margarita Bitters; 2 drop Saline solution 4:1

Katie George Premium Member 23w

Brilliant recipe. The agave makes a difference. Recommend

Chris Dimal 45w

This is a damn good recipe! I actually used De Kuyper Triple Sec (40%) and damn, it actually works so well. I still prefer Christine Wiseman's recipe (which is from the Punch Drink website), but this is really good too. The all-rounder Margarita, for anyone who's interested in agave spirits, to those who are afraid of their horrible Margaritas they had before.

Jane Owen 48w

Well balanced. These proportions work well and adding the pinch of salt to the drink is a game changer for me as I never really liked salt on the rim. Super quality fresh limes is also a must

Frederic D. Premium Member 1y

A classic for a reason. Perfectly balanced and delicious.

Adam G. Manning 1y

Hi Simon.

Thanks for answering some of my questions elsewhere.

Long time reader of the books, though only recently started using the website.

Am I going crazy, or did the Diffords Margarita not once upon a time be
6:3:2, Tequila, Cointreau, Lime?

If I’m remembering this right, when and why did the change of heart occur ?

Simon Difford Verified User Premium Member 1y

I've checked back as far as our 7th edition (2007) and Margarita recipe is 2:1:1.

Wim Sam 35w

Do you find that batches of lime have can different levels of sourness?
Hence, adjusting that component in the Margarita is left to taste.

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Vincenzo 1y

This is so delicious that I woke up in the morning speaking Spanish!

Egg McKenzie 1y

the MOMENT this hit my lips i had to take my PANTS and SOCKS off

EmmyBrown Ambrose 1y

I fell in love with this cocktail 3 years back when i was a bar back and till we'll still together as a Mixologist... don't think we're breaking up soon

Nate Collins 2y

Great margarita recipe - going to be my go-to. But a question for the community - does anyone have a trick for measuring a small amount of agave syrup? Even if I measure the syrup into another ingredient already in the jigger, a significant amount ends up sticking to the sides of the measure.

Joel Tunnah 2y

1/6 oz = 1 tsp
I think that's a lot, I use 1/2 tsp.

William O'Donnell 2y

I use a 2.5ml disposable plastic pipet.

Sheridyn Blain 2y

My first margarita was made by an elder gentleman in Mexico, and I've never deviated: Equal parts good tequila, Cointreau, and fresh lime juice. No sweetener needed. It's perfection. But I can't wait to try this one!

Joel Tunnah 2y

I really don’t like more than a half ounce of fresh lemon or lime juice in any standard sized (3 oz) cocktail. 1.5 oz Tequila, 1 oz Cointreau, 1/2 oz Lime juice, 1/2 tsp Agave syrup… works best for me.

1 ¹⁄₂ fl oz	Reposado tequila (100% agave)
³⁄₄ fl oz	Cointreau L'Unique triple sec liqueur
³⁄₄ fl oz	Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
¹⁄₆ fl oz	Agave syrup (agave nectar)
6 drop	Difford's Margarita Bitters (optional)
2 drop	Saline solution (20g sea salt to 80g water) or merest pinch of s (optional)

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