Gerrys Margarita Recipe

Gerrys Margarita Recipe

  • 1 lime, juiced
  • 1/2 lemon, juiced
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 2 (1.5 fluid ounce) jiggers reposado tequila (such as Jose Cuervo® Gold)
  • 1 cup ice cubes, or as needed
  • salt as needed
  • 1 teaspoon brandy-based orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier®), or to taste (optional)
  1. Squeeze lime juice and lemon juice into a cocktail shaker; top with sugar. Pour tequila over sugar mixture and add ice. Cover shaker and shake. Allow shaker to rest for 1 to 2 minutes.
  2. Spread salt onto a plate. Rub the lemon around the rim of the margarita glass and dip the rim into the salt to coat. Pour margarita into glass and top with brandy-based orange liqueur.