Ginger Margarita
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 17.6% ABV ∙
The Ginger Margarita is a spicy tequila sour — a Margarita variation of reposado tequila, ginger liqueur, lime, and lemon, shaken and served over ice.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Tequila reposado 45 mlGinger liqueur 20 mlLime juice 15 mlLemon juice 10 mlAgave syrup 5 mlGinger bitters 2 dashes (opt.)
- Strain into the ice-filled glass
- Garnish with a ginger slice
Tips
- The ginger liqueur is already sweet, so taste before you add the 5 ml of agave syrup and use it only if the drink needs it.
- The ginger bitters are optional; if you use them, put the two dashes in the shaker, not the finished glass, for sharper spice without more sugar.
History
The Ginger Margarita is a contemporary riff on the classic Margarita, with no single documented creator. Published versions add ginger in different ways: muddled fresh root, a ginger liqueur (as here), or a ginger-beer top. They range from spirits brands' own specs to home-cocktail writers' takes, and all keep the tequila-lime sour structure while adding the warming spice.
FAQ
What is in a Ginger Margarita?
Reposado tequila, ginger liqueur and fresh lime juice, with a little lemon juice and agave syrup. Two dashes of ginger bitters are optional. Other recipes get the ginger from muddled fresh root or a ginger-beer top instead of a liqueur.
Is a Ginger Margarita shaken or stirred?
Shaken. Shake the tequila, ginger liqueur, lime and lemon juice, agave syrup and ginger bitters (if you use them) with ice until cold, then strain over fresh ice. The shake chills the drink and lightly aerates the citrus.
What glass is a Ginger Margarita served in?
An old-fashioned (rocks) glass over ice, garnished with a slice of fresh ginger.
