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This reposado margarita recipe has just the right ratios, giving you a smooth drink with this aged tequila.

This reposado margarita recipe will level up your next cocktail.

Margarita with Reposado

When I want a smoother, slightly richer drink, I reach for my reposado tequila. This recipe has the ratios of my authentic margarita, which, in my opinion, gets it just right.

It's not quite as strong as the Cadillac margarita, but it has all the notes of a top-shelf drink. Some people wind down with a glass of wine; I do it with a reposado margarita.

The Perfect Ratio with Reposado

Reposado tequila has a softer, slightly oaky finish that works well with citrus, so I keep it simple with a recipe I picked up years ago at the world-famous Cantina Tío Pepe in Mexico City-equal parts tequila and Cointreau, with a little less fresh lime juice. No sweet mixers needed. This 1:1 ratio lets the tequila shine while still giving you a balanced, super drinkable marg.

How to Make a Reposado Margarita

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and the rest of your ingredients. You can add simple syrup to sweeten it, but you probably won't miss it. Give it a powerful shake for about 30 seconds or until the sides are ice-cold. I recommend pouring the ice from the shaker directly into the glass when using reposado tequila, then adding a little fresh ice to top it off.

two glasses of reposado margarita and a jigger

What to Serve With It

I've been pairing this cocktail with grilled fish tacos and steak tacos with chimichurri, and tbh, it's kind of addictive. Because the reposado has that mellow depth, anything charred off the grill always hits that just-right note!

Reposado Margarita Recipe

Servings: 1 person

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

This reposado margarita recipe has just the right ratios, giving you a smooth drink with this aged tequila.

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Ingredients

1 ½ ounces Reposado tequila
1 ½ ounces Cointreau or triple sec*
1 ¼ ounces lime juice, about 1 lime
½ ounce Simple syrup, optional
Salt for the rim, optional
Lime wedge, for garnish

Instructions

Prep:

If you enjoy a salted glass, prep the rim of your glass by rubbing a lime wedge along the rim. Dip in tequila salt, and set aside.

Make the marg:

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add tequila, lime juice, simple syrup (if using) and Cointreau. Shake until the sides are fully frosted.

Serve:

Add fresh ice into the prepared glass and strain the margarita into the glass. You can also use the ice from the shaker, this is up to you.
Garnish with a wedge of lime.

Notes

I follow the 1:1 triple sec to tequila ratio, mostly because I only use Cointreau. If you're using triple sec, which is less expensive, I recommend increasing the amount of simple syrup to 1 ounce to balance out this drink.