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Applebees Margarita Recipe

The Editors at Food Fanatic
How to make your own version of Applebees margarita, with tips for making a homemade sweet and sour mix too!
3 from 11 votes
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
6 minutes
Course Drinks
Servings 1 1 serving
Calories 197 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/4 ounces Tequila (use Cuervo 1800 Reposado)
  • 1/2 ounce Cointreau
  • 1/2 ounce Grand Marnier
  • 1 ounce Fresh Lime Juice
  • 1/2 ounce Simple Syrup
  • 4 ounces Sweet & Sour Mix
  • 1 slice Lime for garnish
  • 1 medium Olives for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Run a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita glass and either sprinkle salt around it, or dip into a small plate of salt.
  • In a cocktail shaker, add everything except for the lime and olive garnish. Add a large handful of ice.
  • Shake thoroughly until everything is well mixed, and ice cold.
  • Strain into the salt-rimmed margarita glass.
  • Garnish with a lime wedge and olive in the glass.
  • Voila, here you have a Perfect Margarita!

Nutrition

Calories: 197kcalCarbohydrates: 13gSodium: 44mgSugar: 8g
Keyword Alcohol, Cocktails, Copycat, Drinks, Margaritas, Party Food
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