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olive garden italian margarita recipe

Olive Garden Italian Margarita Recipe

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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz silver tequila
  • 1 oz triple sec
  • 1 oz fresh lemon juice
  • 1 oz fresh orange juice
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup
  • 0.5 oz amaretto
  • Kosher salt, for the rim
  • Ice
  • 1 lemon or orange wedge, for garnish

Method
 

  1. Run a citrus wedge around the rim of a rocks glass, press the rim into a plate of kosher salt, and fill the glass with ice.
  2. Combine the 2 oz silver tequila, 1 oz triple sec, 1 oz fresh lemon juice, 1 oz fresh orange juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup in a cocktail shaker with ice and shake for 15 seconds.
  3. Strain the mixture over the ice in the prepared rocks glass, leaving about half an inch of space at the top.
  4. Pour the 0.5 oz amaretto slowly over the back of a spoon to create a float on top, then garnish with a citrus wedge on the rim and serve immediately.

Notes

Fresh citrus juice is the single thing that affects the flavor most, so it is worth squeezing it right before you shake. If you are making a round for more than 2 people, pre-mix the base without ice in a pitcher and shake individual portions to order so nothing gets watery sitting around.