You will love this Italian Margarita! This cocktail is a delicious and unique twist on the classic margarita with a blend of sweet and sour flavors that make it a perfect drink for any occasion.
About the Recipe
Made with tequila, orange amaro, limoncello and fresh lemon juice, this refreshing drink will be your new favorite! This Italian Margarita is so delicious and is naturally balanced - there are natural sweet and sour flavors, so no simple syrup needed!
Having an easy, yet delicious cocktail recipe on hand is always a great idea - especially if you like to entertain. Serving this drink with a salt or sugar rim and a lemon wedge makes it not only taste great, but looks beautiful too!
Your guests will love this classic cocktail with an Italian twist. If you're a fan of a typical margarita, you'll love this!
If you are looking for more cocktail recipes, check out our: Kentucky Mule, Aperol Sour or Easy Blood Orange Gin Gimlet Cocktail Recipe.
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Why You Will Love This Recipe
Simple - A cocktail that requires you to simply place all of the ingredients in a cocktail shaker and strain it into a glass is about as easy as it gets! You can whip these up in no time!
Versatile - You can easily adjust the ingredients in this recipe to suit your personal tastes. Make this drink with your preferred type of tequila. Whether it’s a smooth blanco or a smoky reposado or anejo tequila that you prefer, you can easily adjust this to suit your taste preferences. You can also choose to rim the glass with either salt or sugar, based on what you prefer!
Delicious - This margarita is perfect on a hot day with its bright and refreshing taste. You will love the sweet and sour combo with the salted rim to enhance all of those flavors!
Ingredients
Here are the ingredients you will need for this Italian Margarita recipe:
- Tequila
- Orange Amaro - I prefer to use the Amara brand. If you can'd find orange amaro, you can use triple sec like Grand Marnier.
- Limoncello
- Lemon - You will use both fresh lemon juice and a lemon wedge for garnish. Using fresh lemons is key!
- Salt - Use salt or sugar to rim your glass.
Directions
Let's make this fun twist on a regular margarita together!
Step 1: Using a lemon wedge, line the rim of a cocktail glass. Dip the glass in salt or sugar.
Step 2: In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, amaro, limoncello, and lemon juice. Add ice and give it a good shake.
Step 3: Strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge and serve!
Expert Tips and Tricks
Here are some expert tips to make the best margarita:
Ingredients - The quality of the ingredients you use, will greatly affect the taste of the final product. Use good quality tequila, fresh lemon juice and a tasty amaro for best results.
Tequila - Experiment with different types of tequila. Different tequilas can bring out different flavors in your margarita. For a smooth and easy drinking margarita, choose a blanco tequila or for a smokier, more complex flavored margarita, try an anejo or reposado tequila. The best tequila is the one that you love!
Batch It - Make a small batch or big batch of this cocktail - just double or triple the recipe and refrigerate in a pitcher until ready to serve.
Kitchen Equipment
Here is some kitchen equipment you will need for this refreshing cocktail. You can find all of these products on Amazon.
Cocktail Shaker - This cocktail shaker is our favorite. It never sticks and it's great for so many different cocktails.
Strainer - This cocktail strainer is great for making cocktails at home.
Coupe Glass - I love serving a margarita up in a coupe glass. This set is gorgeous!
Recipe Substitutions/Variations
Here are some common recipe substitutions and variations for this margarita recipe.
Salt - Use sugar instead of salt to line the rim of the glass.
Garnish - Garnish with a lemon or lime wedge.
On the rocks - Serve in a cocktail glass on the rocks or straight up in a martini glass.
Amaro - You can substitute the amaro for an orange liqueur, if you prefer.
Juice - You can substitute fresh lemon juice for orange juice or fresh lime juice. Freshly squeezed Cara Cara Oranges or Blood Oranges would be delicious.
What To Serve With
Here are some recipes to serve alongside this easy cocktail recipe:
Marinated Mozzarella Balls - Marinated Mozzarella Balls are a delicious and easy appetizer recipe! With fresh mozzarella pearls marinated in extra virgin olive oil and herbs, this is perfect for entertaining.
Baked Greek Salmon - This Baked Greek Salmon is the best easy weeknight dinner recipe! This recipe is the easiest way to enjoy a healthy salmon meal.
White Ragu - This White Ragu is a hearty pasta sauce filled with pancetta, ground beef and ground pork. It has the traditional red ragu flavors without the addition of tomatoes. This delicious sauce gets piled on tagliatelle or pappardelle pasta which is a perfect match to the crumbly texture of the ragu sauce.
Frequently Asked Questions
Amaro is an Italian liqueur that has a bitter sweet flavor with notes of vanilla, spices, honey, and orange.
Limoncello is an Italian liqueur that is made with lemon zest. It is a sweet with an intense citrus flavor.
Yes. This is simply something you can do if you prefer, but not necessary. The salt or sugar do enhance the flavors of the margarita, but this cocktail is delicious without!
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Italian Margarita
Ingredients
- 1 oz Tequila
- 1 oz Orange Amaro we use the Amara brand
- 1 oz Limoncello
- ½ oz Freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Lemon or lime wedge for serving
- Salt or sugar for rim
Instructions
- Line the rim of a cocktail glass with a lemon wedge. Dip in salt or sugar.
- Combine tequila, amaro, limoncello, and lemon juice in a shaker.
- Add ice and shake well. Strain into prepared cocktail glass. Garnish with a lemon wedge and serve.
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