The Perfect Margarita Cocktail Recipe (Original Recipe from Applebees)

This really IS the PERFECT Margarita!

My Mom and I used to go Christmas Shopping together and after a full day of shopping in the Mall (remember malls?), we’d stop at Applebees in the Mall. The first time I ordered the Perfect Margarita, I was hooked. I asked the waiter if I could get the recipe, but he told me it was a guarded secret. I’m not sure if that was true or not, but I eventually got him to have the bartender write down the recipe on a napkin. I’ve been making this Margarita ever since. It’s so good!

Give it a try!

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Applebees Perfect Margarita Cocktail

INGREDIENTS:

• 1-1/4 oz. Tequila
• 3/4 oz. Cointreau
• 3/4 oz. Grand Marnier
• 1 oz. Fresh Lime Juice
• 1/2 oz. Simple Syrup
• 4 oz. Sweet and Sour Mix (homemade is best, but bottled works)
• Add a salt rim to your glasses before adding cocktail (if desired)

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Pour all ingredients in a Boston Shaker with 1-2 large ice cubes.
2. Shake 10-20 seconds until well chilled.
3. Rim a martini glass or margarita glass with salt (optional).
4. Strain into a martini glass or margarita glass.
5. Garnish with a large green olive (optional) or a slice of lime.

FOR HOMEMADE SWEET AND SOUR MIX:

• Combine 2 parts Simple Syrup (2 oz.) with 1 part Fresh Lemon Juice (1 oz.) and 1 part Fresh Lime Juice (1 oz.) – makes 4 ounces.

Cheers!