Blanco Margarita
A margarita specified with blanco tequila for a clean, bright agave profile.
Base spirit
Tequila
Style
Sour
Glassware
Coupe
Technique
Shake
The Blanco Margarita is the unaged expression of the classic template. Blanco tequila keeps agave character vivid under lime and orange liqueur. Specifying blanco helps home bartenders compare tequila styles against reposado and añejo builds.
Ingredients
Servings
- • 2 oz blanco tequila
- • 1 oz fresh lime juice
- • 0.75 oz Cointreau
- • optional salt rim
Did you know?
“Calling out blanco distinguishes bright agave margaritas from oak-influenced reposado and añejo versions.”
Source:Modern tequila style guides
Bartender's Note
100% agave blanco only. A half salt rim is enough.
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How to make the Blanco Margarita
- 1Optional salt half-rim
- 2Shake tequila, lime, and Cointreau with ice
- 3 into a chilled coupe or over ice
- 4Garnish with lime
