What Is a People's Margarita
A People's Margarita is a balanced, easy-to-make cocktail built on tequila, fresh lime juice, and orange liqueur. It emphasizes a clean, citrus-forward profile with moderate sweetness and a smooth finish.
Ingredients and Ratios
Use 2 oz tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz orange liqueur. Shake with ice, strain into a chilled glass, and garnish with a lime wheel. Adjust sweetness with a small splash of agave syrup if needed.
How to Make It
Combine tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur in a shaker with ice. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, then strain into a rocks or coupe glass. For a salt rim, moisten the glass edge with lime and dip into fine salt.
For more classic cocktail ratios, see Difford's Guide.
