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Shaken · one serving

Grand Margarita

A richer Margarita pairing agave tequila with orange-cognac liqueur and fresh lime.

Short answer

Grand Margarita is a shaken cocktail made with tequila blanco, orange cognac liqueur, lime juice, and salt. A richer Margarita pairing agave tequila with orange-cognac liqueur and fresh lime. Follow the one-serving recipe below for exact quantities, optional garnishes and steps; preparation takes about 5 minutes.
Time5 min
MethodShaken
GlassRocks
LevelMedium
By Kokto EditorialCatalog reviewed Kokto published catalog snapshotHow we review recipes

1 serving

Grand Margarita ingredients

Use the original amounts for one serving. Compare cl, US fluid ounces and parts to use the measure you have at home.

Grand Margarita ingredients in original amounts, cl, oz and parts
IngredientAmountclozparts
Tequila Blanco45 ml4.5 cl1.5 oz3 parts
Orange Cognac Liqueur30 ml3 cl1 oz2 parts
Lime Juice15 ml1.5 cl0.5 oz1 part
Salt1 pinch

Garnish: Lime slice and a fine sea-salt rim

Method

How to make Grand Margarita

Follow the 6 reviewed catalog steps in order.

  1. 01

    Chill the rocks thoroughly and prepare the Lime slice and a fine sea-salt rim before mixing.

  2. 02

    Measure tequila blanco, orange cognac liqueur, lime juice, salt accurately and add them to a clean cocktail shaker.

  3. 03

    Fill the shaker about three-quarters full with solid ice cubes and seal it firmly.

  4. 04

    Shake hard for exactly 10 seconds, then strain over fresh ice in the prepared salt-rimmed glass.

  5. 05

    Fine-strain into the chilled rocks so no small ice fragments reach the drink.

  6. 06

    Finish with Lime slice and a fine sea-salt rim and serve immediately while very cold.

Tasting profile

What does Grand Margarita taste like?

The strongest signals in Kokto’s five-axis profile are sourness (4/5) and strength (4/5).

Kokto editorial profile for this exact house build. Scores are directional, not laboratory measurements or universal values.

Sweetness3 / 5
Sourness4 / 5
Bitterness1 / 5
Strength4 / 5
Freshness4 / 5

Quick answers

Grand Margarita questions

What is in a Grand Margarita?

Kokto’s build uses tequila blanco, orange cognac liqueur, lime juice, and salt.

How long does a Grand Margarita take to make?

The governed recipe allows about 5 minutes for one serving. Equipment, ice and ingredient preparation can change the real time.

How is a Grand Margarita prepared?

It uses a shaken method and is served in a rocks. Follow the reviewed steps above instead of relying on the method label alone.

Is a Grand Margarita alcohol-free?

No. This Kokto recipe contains alcoholic ingredients and is intended only for adults of legal drinking age.

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Evidence

Sources & editorial note

The ingredients and steps above are Kokto's recipe specification. An external classic reference may use different amounts or techniques; follow one complete specification when mixing.

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