Thu | Oct 23, 2025

The Original Margarita

Published:Thursday | October 23, 2025 | 12:09 AM
The Cointreau ‘Make Your Eggnog A Margarita’ limited-edition holiday kit includes everything you need to shake up holiday margaritas.
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The Cointreau ‘Make Your Eggnog A Margarita’ limited-edition holiday kit includes everything you need to shake up holiday margaritas.

As the festive season approaches, many are starting to eyeball their holiday menus. In the drink department, sorrel and eggnog mixes rule the beverage list, but there is another cocktail that can be just as zesty or bright: a margarita. Perfect for every season, margaritas are easy to make and a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.

“The margarita isn’t just a staple for summer, it is also the perfect choice for holiday toasts,” said Nicolas Beckers, president and CEO at Rémy Cointreau Americas. “A margarita is a timeless, convenient crowd-pleaser to serve guests this holiday season and all year long.”

Use the directions below to make an original margarita.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 oz Cointreau

• 2 oz blanco tequila

• 1 oz fresh lime juice

DIRECTIONS

1. Rim your rocks glass with salt and combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice.

2. Shake vigorously until well-chilled and strain into the glass filled with fresh ice.

3. Garnish with a lime wheel and enjoy!