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Applebee’s Perfect Margarita Cocktail

Applebee’s Cocktail Recipe
A simple, at-home take on Applebee’s-style Perfect Margarita. Tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and a touch of simple syrup are shaken cold and served with a salted rim.
John
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Serving Size 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Bar spoon
  • Margarita or rocks glass
  • Ice bucket and scoop
  • Small knife and cutting board

Ingredients

  • 2 oz tequila silver or reposado
  • 1 oz orange liqueur Cointreau or Grand Marnier
  • 1 oz lime juice fresh
  • 0.5 oz simple syrup adjust to taste
  • ice cubes for shaking and serving
  • kosher salt for rim, optional
  • lime wedge for garnish

Instructions

  • Optional: Run a lime wedge around the rim of a chilled glass and dip in kosher salt. Fill the glass with fresh ice.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker halfway with ice.
  • Add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and simple syrup.
  • Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until very cold.
  • Strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve.

Notes

For a slightly richer take, use Grand Marnier; for a brighter, drier profile, use Cointreau. Adjust sweetness by increasing or reducing simple syrup. Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.