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Margarita Tequila

Served in a Cocktail Glass

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Shotalcoholic31.3% ABV5 ingredients

At a Glance

118 kcalCalories
31.3%ABV
4gSugar
5.8gCarbs
0.72Std Drinks

Estimated from parsed ingredients and typical ingredient nutrition.

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How hard is it to make?

Moderateshaken drink

Why: 5 ingredients, shaken drink, requires rimmed glass, requires shaker

Estimated from the ingredient count and technique.

Ingredients

How to Make It

  1. Rim chilled cocktail glass with lime and salt.Rim
  2. Shake remaining ingredients and ice and strain into glass.Shaken

How to Serve

Glass
Cocktail Glass
Temperature
Chilled
Ice
Ice
Method
Shaken
Served Chilled

Taste profile

Primary flavours

CitrusTart

Supporting notes

AgaveEarthyPepperySalty

Flavor tags are derived from ingredient-level flavor mappings.

Estimated sensory profile

StrengthLight – Strong
BodyLight – Full
SweetnessDry – Sweet
AcidityFlat – Crisp
FruitinessEarthy – Fruity
BoldnessDelicate – Bold
  • High ABV
  • Bright and citrusy
  • Full-bodied

What do these dimensions mean?

When to serve

  • PartySuggested from the drink's flavour and serve.
  • Taco NightSuggested from its agave and peppery notes.
  • SummerSuggested from its citrus notes.

Occasion tags are inferred from drink style, serving format, flavour profile, food-pairing theme, recipe metadata, strict multi-signal supplemental rules, and cached for public page performance.

Food pairings

SeafoodCevicheSalads

Food pairings are derived from the drink flavour signature, mapped to one dominant pairing theme, then limited to coherent public suggestions.

Diet & lifestyle

Compatible, based on the listed ingredients

Gluten-FreeVegetarian

May be limited

Vegan

Not compatible

KetoLow-CarbLow-Sugar
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Diet tags are ingredient-level and nutrition-estimate based. Product brands, preparation methods, quantities, and substitutions may change compatibility.

Alternatives to try

Choose an ingredient to see reviewed substitutions, or filter for a different preference.

Reviewed ingredient substitutions

Lime Wedgegarnish/rim

Lime WheelGood swap
How much to use
Use one wheel for one wedge; use extra juice only if the wedge was meant to be squeezed.
What changes
A lime wheel can replace a lime wedge when the garnish is mostly visual or aromatic.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Blanco Tequila30 ml

Reposado TequilaWorks, with a noticeable change
How much to use
Use the same amount; taste before changing sweetener or citrus.
What changes
Reposado tequila can replace blanco tequila when a rounder, lightly oaked variation is acceptable.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible
MezcalWorks, but changes the drink
How much to use
Use the same amount; reduce other smoky or bitter ingredients if the drink becomes too intense.
What changes
Mezcal can replace blanco tequila when a smokier, earthier agave profile is welcome.
Vegetarian-compatibleGluten-free-compatible

Reviewed component substitutions are not guarantees that the replacement was tested in this exact recipe. Follow the reviewed adjustment note and taste before serving.

Preference filters use current ingredient, nutrition and diet evidence. They are not medical advice, and this database contract does not store user selections.

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Ingredients, measures and method are taken from the source recipe; roles and serving details are mapped from reviewed evidence.

Frequently asked questions

What is a Margarita Tequila?
The Margarita Tequila is a shot made with 5 ingredients, traditionally served in a Cocktail Glass. It has an ABV of approximately 31.3%. A standard serving contains approximately 118 calories.
What does a Margarita Tequila taste like?
Margarita Tequila has a flavour profile featuring Citrus, Tart, Agave. The exact taste varies depending on the brands and measures used.
What food goes well with a Margarita Tequila?
Margarita Tequila pairs well with Seafood, Ceviche, Salads. The pairing is based on complementary flavour profiles from the recipe's ingredients.
How strong is a Margarita Tequila?
The Margarita Tequila has an ABV of approximately 31.3%. That's approximately 0.72 US standard drinks. This recipe is estimated to contain 118 kcal, 4.0g sugar, 5.8g carbs. Strength varies depending on the exact measures and ingredients used.
When is a Margarita Tequila typically served?
Margarita Tequila is often suggested for Party, Summer, Taco Night, based on its flavour profile and typical serve.
What drinks are similar to a Margarita Tequila?
If you enjoy Margarita Tequila, the suggestions on this page surface other shots that share its base spirit or a similar sweet-to-spirit balance.
How should Margarita Tequila be served?
Margarita Tequila is best served chilled in a shot glass or Cocktail Glass. Chill the glass in the freezer beforehand for the best result. Pour in a single smooth motion and serve immediately.
What do the sensory profile dimensions mean?
Sensory profile dimensions describe key flavour characteristics: Body (light to full), Dryness (sweet to bone dry), Acidity (flat to crisp), Fruitiness (subtle to prominent) and Boldness (delicate to bold). Each scale helps you compare shots at a glance and find ones with similar character.
How do I use sensory profiles to find shots I like?
Compare the Body, Acidity and Fruitiness of Margarita Tequila with other shots. If you enjoy this drink, look for others with a similar profile. Adjust one dimension at a time to discover new favourites while staying in your flavour comfort zone.