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50/50 Margarita recipe
ShakenCoupeNo ice17% ABV
The 50/50 Margarita is a shaken agave cocktail, made with agave syrup, lime juice, triple sec and more, served in a coupe. It is citrusy.
50/50 Margarita ingredients
| Agave syrup | 7.5 ml (¼ oz) |
| Lime juice | 22.5 ml (¾ oz) |
| Triple sec | 15 ml (½ oz) |
| Fino sherry | 30 ml (1 oz) |
| Mezcal | 30 ml (1 oz) |
How to make a 50/50 Margarita
- Add everything to a shaker and fill with ice.
- Shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.
- Strain into a chilled coupe.
- Garnish with a lime wheel and a salt rim.
- Glass
- Coupe
- Ice
- None, served up
- Garnish
- Lime wheel and a salt rim
50/50 Margarita: quick answers
- How strong is a 50/50 Margarita?
- About 17% alcohol once the ice has melted in, roughly 18 g of alcohol per drink. That is an estimate: brands and dilution vary.
- How many calories are in a 50/50 Margarita?
- About 180 calories per drink, from the alcohol and the sweet and fresh ingredients. An estimate: brands and the amount of sugar change it. Compare every drink in the cocktail calorie chart.
- What glass is a 50/50 Margarita served in?
- A coupe, with no ice in the glass.
- How many ingredients does a 50/50 Margarita have?
- 5 in total: agave syrup, lime juice, triple sec, fino sherry and mezcal.
