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Italian Margarita Recipe: How to Make the Classic Italian Margarita Cocktail

A few years ago, on a road trip from Texas to Tennessee, we stopped for dinner and discovered an Italian Margarita on the menu. I ordered one to share — and then another. Back home I experimented until I developed the version we like best. In our house, “Margarita Thursday” often features this Italian Margarita Cocktail recipe.

Italian Margarita Cocktail Recipe

I enjoy these margaritas in a classic margarita glass with a sugared rim, though mason jars with straws work nicely too (pictured above). The recipe is easy to scale if you want to double or triple it to serve a crowd.

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Italian Margarita Cocktail Recipe

Kelly Kirkendoll
A refreshing, slightly sweet twist on the classic margarita with amaretto, tequila, triple sec, and fresh citrus. Bright, easy, and perfect for sharing.
5 from 1 vote
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Prep Time 5 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Course Cocktails
Cuisine Dairy-Free
Servings 1 cocktail

Ingredients

  • 1 shot tequila
  • 1 shot amaretto
  • 1/2 shot triple sec
  • 3/4 cup sweet and sour mix
  • 1/4 fresh orange (quarter)
  • 1/4 fresh lime (quarter)
  • sugar (for rim)

Instructions

  1. Pour a little water in a shallow bowl or plate.
  2. Place sugar in a separate shallow bowl or plate.
  3. Dip the rim of a glass in the water, then dip it in the sugar to coat the rim.
  4. Fill a shaker (or protein shaker) with about 1 cup of ice.
  5. Add tequila, amaretto, triple sec, and the sweet and sour mix to the shaker.
  6. Wash and cut an orange and a lime into quarters. Squeeze the juice from one orange quarter and one lime quarter into the shaker.
  7. Close the shaker and shake well until chilled.
  8. Strain or pour into the prepared sugar-rimmed glass. Cheers!
  9. If you prefer, skip the sugared rim and serve in a mason jar with a straw. The recipe scales easily — double or triple to make a small pitcher for sharing.

Notes

This Italian Margarita is a great option if you want a sweeter, almond-forward twist on the classic. Use fresh citrus for the best flavor.
Looking for other tequila cocktail recipes? Try the Sweet Hot Mama or Tequila Citrus Surprise cocktails for more inspiration.
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