The Bella Margarita
A bold, tequila-forward margarita with a smooth citrus balance, this blend showcases the crisp agave intensity of Blanco tequila, complemented by vibrant orange notes from Cointreau. The lime juice adds a bright tartness, while the high simple syrup rounds out the edges with a silky sweetness, creating a rich yet refreshing drinking experience.
Ingredients
- 90 mL Blanco Tequila
- 45 mL Cointreau
- 22.5 mL Lime Juice
- 22.5 mL Simple Syrup
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the listed amounts of blanco tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and simple syrup.
- Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled rocks glass over fresh ice and serve.
Notes
Base recipe (1x): 180 mL before ice and dilution. This is a full batch; divide into smaller pours as desired. The serving controls scale the complete batch.
Metric quantities define the 4:2:1:1 recipe. US fluid-ounce quantities are rounded, approximate equivalents, including when scaled. Fluid ounces measure volume, not weight.
The previous generic-ingredient nutrition estimate is withheld pending validation. Actual values vary with brands and syrup concentration. The recipe yield is not a recommended personal alcohol allowance; this batch contains more than one US standard drink. See NIAAA’s standard-drink explanation.
The 1× recipe targets 180 mL before ice and dilution, using the previously listed ingredient proportions. The displayed amounts total 180 mL. Milliliter amounts are rounded to at most two decimal places; displayed totals at other serving sizes may differ slightly from 180 mL multiplied by the selected size. US fluid-ounce values are approximate volume equivalents.
Nutrition estimates are pending validation; nutrition figures are temporarily withheld.
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