Don Julio Customizable Margarita Recipe

Choose a rocks or coupe glass. Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass to moisten.

Dip the moistened rim into coarse kosher salt or flavored salt to coat. Set the glass aside.

Measure and Combine

In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz Don Julio Reposado tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.75 oz orange liqueur, and your chosen 0.5 oz sweetener (simple syrup, agave nectar, or honey syrup). If you selected a flavor addition, add the measured amount (see Ingredients > Flavor). For 'Classic' choose no extra flavor.

Add Ice

Fill the shaker about two-thirds full with ice (approx. 1 cup).

Shake

Secure the shaker and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and well-chilled.

Strain

If using fruit purées, double-strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice (or crushed ice if preferred) using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer to remove seeds and pulp. For clear juice or simple additions (like cucumber juice or blood orange), single strain is sufficient.

Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim. If you used a fruit flavor, add a matching small fruit slice or a sprig of mint/cilantro for aroma.

Serve immediately with a short cocktail spoon or stirrer. Provide an optional straw for drinks served over crushed ice.