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Mama’s Classic Margaritas

Published: May 30, 2018 · Modified: Mar 1, 2025 by Kris Longwell · This post may contain affiliate links

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Mama’s Classic Margaritas is about the best margarita recipe there is on the planet.  And it is our pleasure to share it with you!

This origins of the recipe come from a dear friend of ours, Vivian, who is Australian, who was performing in the show Cats with me (Kris) in Hamburg, Germany back in the 90s.

Sadly, Viv lost a courageous battle with breast cancer in the mid 2000’s, but we think of her often and every time we whip up a batch of the Mama’s Margaritas, we toast the heavens above us and can feel her smiling down on us.

Mama's Margaritas recipe

LET’S MAKE THE PERFECT CLASSIC MARGARITA!

When the sun is shining and the grill is heating up, why not make a batch of these incredible Mama’s Classic Margaritas?

Sit back, watch, laugh…and see how easy it is to make the perfect margarita on the rocks.

 

Now, don’t worry. We’ve tested and tweaked many, many margarita recipes over the years, and we always go back to this recipe. It’s the perfect mix of sweet, sour, tang and tequila. Nothing overpowers, it’s just so tasty.

We can honestly say this is as good as any Tex-Mex restaurant version we’ve ever tried…with the exception of Joe T. Garcias in Fort Worth, Texas. They have the best margarita in the world, but we do feel that this recipe comes real close to that amazing concoction down in good ole Cowtown.

Mama's Margaritas recipe

THE ROMANTIC HISTORY OF THE CLASSIC MARGARITA

As you would imagine, the history of the margarita is a little murky, romantic and full of legendary tales.

Oh, how many good times have there been by friends, families and Mexican-food lovers around the world sipping on this delicious thing called a margarita.

This Mama’s Margaritas recipe is about as good as they come. And easy to prepare.

One sip and you’ll be feeling like Jimmy Buffet sitting on the dock of the bay down Mexico way…and if not, you’ll just really like this Mama’s Classic Margaritas recipe!

Mama's Margaritas recipe

 

A margarita glass with Mama's Classic Margarita with a slice of lime next to limes

Mama's Classic Margaritas

This Mama's Classic Margaritas is how you make the classic lime margarita on the rocks.  It's so flavorful and all the tastes in this iconic libation are just perfect.  
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: American, Mexican, Tex_Mex
Prep Time: 3 minutes minutes
Total Time: 3 minutes minutes
Servings: 1
Calories: 175kcal
Author: Kris Longwell

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Ingredients

  • 4 parts tequila
  • 3 parts triple sec
  • 1 part Roses Lime Juice
  • 6 parts sour mix

Sour Mix

  • 2 parts fresh lemon juice
  • 2 parts water
  • 1 part sugar

Instructions

  • Mix together with wooden spoon.
  • Pour in glass (salted, if desired) with ice.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcal
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Comments

  1. Stephanie Lanzalotto says

    May 05, 2025 at 10:55 am

    5 stars
    Made mama’s margs last night for Cinco de Mayo dinner party. Again. They are sooooooo delicious and our guests all loved them! They are officially a tradition now!

    Reply
    • Kris Longwell says

      May 07, 2025 at 1:08 pm

      Yay!!!! We made a batch, too! We hope you had a spectacular Cinco de Mayo dinner party!!!! Thanks (as always) for sharing and for the wonderful review!!! It means so much to us!!! xoxo Kris & Wesley

      Reply
  2. Stephanie Lanzalotto says

    May 05, 2024 at 11:31 pm

    5 stars
    Well, it’s Cinco de Mayo today, and we are celebrating with your amazing chicken quesadillas (for the manyeth time) and made mama’s classic margaritas for the first time. They are perfect. Thank you for another wonderful recipe. Cheers!!

    Reply
    • Kris Longwell says

      May 12, 2024 at 10:47 am

      Hi Stephanie! Woo hoo! Sorry for the delayed response! We are so glad you made our margarita recipe and enjoyed them! And we hope you had a fabulous Cinco de Mayo!! Thank you for sharing and for the wonderful review! Please stay in touch! xoxo Kris & Wesley

      Reply
  3. Stephanie Lanzalotto says

    May 05, 2024 at 11:31 pm

    5 stars
    Well, it’s Cinco de Mayo today, and we are celebrating with your amazing chicken quesadillas (for the manyeth time) and made mama’s classic margaritas for the first time. They are perfect. Thank you for another wonderful recipe. Cheers!!

    Reply
  4. Tracee says

    May 30, 2018 at 3:19 pm

    Dang…y’all are good! After the day I’ve had…margs where on my mind!

    Reply
    • krislongwell says

      May 30, 2018 at 3:40 pm

      We’re are definitely on the same page, Tracee! Let’s all relax and enjoy a margarita! We sure as hell deserve it, right? Go for it! 🙂

      Reply
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