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Grand Margarita

Rich orange and cognac notes over tequila, deeper than a standard margarita.

Coupe
  • 50 ml1.75 oztequila
  • 20 ml0.75 ozGrand Marnier
  • 20 ml0.75 ozlime juice

Garnish: lime wheel

Method
Shaken
Strength
~24% ABV
Difficulty
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Method

  1. Add tequila, Grand Marnier and lime juice to a shaker with ice.
  2. Shake well.
  3. Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass.
  4. Garnish with a lime wheel.

The story

This is the dressed-up version of the Margarita, where triple sec steps aside for the richer, orange-cognac blend of Grand Marnier. It is the Margarita a bartender orders when they want the same drink but with more depth.

Flavour

Boozy
Sweet
Sour
Citrus
Fruity
Rich

Quick answers

Grand Margarita questions

How do you make a Grand Margarita?

Add tequila, Grand Marnier and lime juice to a shaker with ice. Shake well. Strain into a chilled coupe or rocks glass. Garnish with a lime wheel. You need 50 ml (1.75 oz) tequila, 20 ml (0.75 oz) Grand Marnier and 20 ml (0.75 oz) lime juice.

What's in a Grand Margarita?

Tequila, Grand Marnier and lime juice, garnished with lime wheel.

Is a Grand Margarita shaken or stirred?

Shaken. Shaking chills, dilutes and aerates the citrus or cream.

What glass is a Grand Margarita served in?

A coupe, with no ice.

How strong is a Grand Margarita?

About 24% ABV once it is diluted, about as strong as a glass of fortified wine.

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