Say howdy to this exciting Texas margarita! Enjoy a taste of the Lone Star State with this delicious and simple cocktail recipe.
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Texas Margarita Recipe
There’s nothing quite like a good classic margarita! The tart lime juice mixed with your favorite tequila has all the delicious refreshing flavor that you know and love. But I also love variations on this classic cocktail.
Hailing from the great state of Texas, this orange juice twist on a margarita is so yummy! It’s sweetened with agave nectar and has the tart bite of both orange juice and fresh lime juice.
This unique twist on a tasty margarita is full of bold flavor, it’s no wonder it comes from Texas! Everything is bigger in Texas, right? If you’re looking for a fun new citrus cocktail to try out, then mix up some hearty Texas margaritas. This Texas-inspired ranch water cocktail is a great drink to try too.
It could be a fun swap for your morning mimosas too! The flavor is quite different, but that refreshing fresh orange juice is still the main component. So let’s grab all the ingredients you need and make this fun cocktail.
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Why you’ll love this recipe
What’s not to love about this big and bold Texas margarita? It’s got the best flavor and is super simple to make:
- Whether it’s taco night or you just want a tasty drink, this orange margarita goes with so many different foods. It’s versatile and yet has a lovely complex flavor!
- You can mix up one cocktail in just five minutes. But you can also make a big batch of this drink in a large pitcher when you’re hosting parties and gatherings.
- This cocktail is great for backyard bbq’s, parties, and even brunches. Serve it whenever and wherever you want!
Tools & glassware
To make this sweet cocktail, you’ll need a few simple tools. Grab your favorite margarita glasses and a plate to use for rimming the glass. You’ll also need a jigger to measure the ingredients and a cocktail shaker to mix and pour the drink.
For best results, use fresh citrus juice. So make sure that you have a citrus juicer on hand and a sharp knife to slice open the limes and oranges.
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These simple ingredients are all that you need to make a Texas-sized orange juice margarita:
- tequila
- triple sec
- agave nectar or simple syrup
- orange juice
- lime juice
- orange slice, for garnish
- lime slice, for garnish
- salt or sugar, for the rim
Substitutions & variations
Spirits: I highly recommend using top shelf Cointreau for the orange liqueur, over triple sec. You can also sub in some mezcal to give it a smoky flavor, like this smoky margarita.
Sweetener: You can use simple syrup instead of agave nectar. For a skinny version, use a sugar-free simple syrup.
Spice: For a spicy twist on this tasty marg, use jalapeño simple syrup or jalapeño tequila.
Rim: Make some homemade margarita sugar or homemade margarita salt. If you want more sweetness in your marg, then I recommend a sugar rim. A salt rim will add a nice little bite to your cocktail. You can also use chili lime seasoning for a fun rim!
Use a candied orange slice or dehydrated orange slice for an extra fun garnish!
make it a mocktail
Want to make it non-alcoholic? Here’s what to substitute:
- Simply swap the tequila 1:1 for a non-alcoholic spirit. I like Ritual tequila alternative and Seedlip Grove 42.
- Omit the triple sec entirely. You can also use an extra splash of fresh orange juice or substitute a non-alcoholic orange liqueur such as Lyre’s Orange Sec.
How to Make a Texas Margarita
Follow these step-by-step instructions to make this simple and delicious cocktail:
To start making this drink, place margarita salt or sugar on a plate. Then rub a lime wedge around the edge of the margarita glass. Flip the glass upside down and roll the rim in salt or sugar to coat the rim evenly.
Add ice, tequila, triple sec, agave syrup, orange juice and lime juice into a cocktail shaker. Then shake well to combine.
Strain the Texas margarita into the previously prepared glass, then garnish with an orange slice and lime slice.
Serve and enjoy!
Tips & tricks
Check out these simple tips and tricks to have the best success when making this drink:
- For the best flavor, use fresh orange juice. Bottled juice will work as well, but fresh really make a whole world of difference. It’s also the best to make sure that there are no added sweeteners that can effect the flavor of the cocktail.
- It is easiest to juice citrus if the fruit is room temperature. So leave it out of the fridge and then slice and juice for best results.
- Serve this Texas margarita over ice to keep it chilled and enhance the flavors of the ingredients.
Food pairings
Serve this Tex-Mex cocktail with your favorite tacos and dips. There’s not much better than a simple dinner of baked chicken tacos or everyone’s favorite ground beef tacos. I love this marg with some queso and guacamole too.
It’s so yummy with apple cider pulled pork tacos too. You can even pair it with simple snacks like Chex mix and air fryer mozzarella sticks.
With the orange juice, it’s also kind of mimosa-like, so you could also enjoy it for breakfast or brunch alongside some make-ahead breakfast burritos.
For a fun fruity appetizer to serve with a Texas margarita, make a batch of fresh peach salsa. There are tons of tasty things to serve with this fruity drink!
Need more ideas? Check out this post with all the best ideas on what to serve with margaritas.
FAQ
The two drinks are actually pretty similar, but the Texas margarita adds fresh squeezed orange juice! This makes it extra fruity and gives it a different flavor profile.
A Texas margarita has five basic ingredients — tequila, triple sec, agave nectar, orange juice, and lime juice.
Absolutely! Throw these ingredients and some ice into a blender and let it blend until it’s a slushy-like texture.
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Texas Margarita
ingredients
- 1 ½ ounce tequila
- ½ ounce triple sec
- ½ ounce agave nectar
- ¾ ounce orange juice
- ¾ ounce lime juice
- orange slice for garnish
- lime slice for garnish
- salt or sugar for the rim
instructions
- Place salt or sugar on a plate. Rub a lime wedge around the edge of a margarita glass. Roll the rim of the glass in the salt or sugar to coat the rim.
- In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add tequila, triple sec, agave nectar, orange juice and lime juice. Shake well.
- Strain into the prepared margarita glass. Garnish with an orange slice and a lime slice.
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