Mint Margarita Recipe Homemade Recipe

MINT MARGARITA RECIPE

 

The best margaritas are made with fresh lime juice, fresh lemon juice, and a little bit of triple sec or curaçao. This recipe uses both fresh mint leaves and a dash of Grand Marnier to make a delicious, easy-to-make cocktail for your next party.

This is the perfect drink for Cinco De Mayo celebrations or summertime get-togethers. Mint is a great flavor that can be used in many drinks to add an extra layer of complexity to the taste. Being able to find ingredients like these at your local grocery store can make it easier to create delicious cocktails at home! Here’s what you'll need:

What is a mint margarita recipe?

A margarita is made of three ingredients: tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur. This is a popular party drink that's usually made with triple sec or curaçao. However, this cocktail also calls for fresh mint leaves to create an extra layer of complexity in the flavor profile.

Mint has a light, refreshing taste that can be used in many drinks for an added level of sophistication. With so many types of liqueurs to choose from at your local grocery store, you'll have no problem finding one that suits your taste buds. If you're looking for an easy-to-make cocktail to serve at your next party, this recipe will do the trick!

MINT MARGARITA

• 16 ounces of silver tequila
• 8 ounces of fresh lemon juice
• 6 ounces of fresh lime juice
• 3 ounces of Grand Marnier or triple sec
• 1 cup of ice cubes
• 2-4 sprigs of fresh mint leaves (depending on preference)
• Lime wedges for garnish

DIRECTION

• Combine all ingredients except the ice in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for 30 seconds, then pour into glasses. Garnish with lime wedges and fresh mint leaves if desired. You can also rim the edge of the glass with salt to give it an extra kick!

WATERMELON MINT MARGARITA

• 1/3 cup Grand Marnier
• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 1/2 cup lemon juice
• 5 cups watermelon cubes
• teaspoon fine sea salt
• ice cubes
• 5-8 fresh mint leaves, cut into thin ribbons
• 4 cups ice
• 2 tablespoons of water

JALAPENO MINT MARGARITA

• - 1 cup fresh lime juice.
• - 1 cup fresh lemon juice.
• - 1/2 cup sugar.
• - 1/4 cup jalapeño, finely chopped.
• - pinch of salt.
• - 2 cups ice cubes.
• - 3 tablespoons Grand Marnier or triple sec liqueur.
• - fresh mint leaves, for garnish.

CUCUMBER MINT MARGARITA

INGREDIENTS

• -1 oz. of fresh lime juice
• -1 oz. of fresh lemon juice
• -1/2 oz. of Grand Marnier
• -1/2 oz. of triple sec or curaçao
• -salt to rim the glass
• -Mint leaves for garnish

Preparation:

• -Add all fixings to a mixed drink shaker loaded up with ice
• -Shake well and fill a salt-rimmed glass
• -Garnish with mint leaves

Prep Time: 5 mins

Cook Time: 3 mins

Total Time: 8 mins

Servings: 2