Olive Garden Italian Margarita

This Olive Garden Italian Margarita is a fun twist on the classic drink! It’s made with tequila, triple sec, orange juice, and sour mix, then served with a side of amaretto for extra flavor. This smooth and refreshing margarita is perfect for any occasion, and it’s super easy to make at home!

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Ingredients Needed:

• 1 1/2 ounces Jose Cuervo Blanco Tequila 
• 1-ounce triple sec
• 1 ounce orange juice
• 3 ounces sour mix
• 1-ounce amaretto 
• sugar 
• orange slice
• lime slice

How To Make Italian Margarita?

1. Rim the glass: Run a lime wedge around the rim of a margarita glass and dip it into sugar. Set aside.
2. Shake the margarita: Fill a cocktail shaker with tequila, triple sec, orange juice, and sour mix. Shake well until chilled.
3. Serve: Pour the margarita into the prepared glass filled with ice. Serve with a small glass of amaretto on the side. Pour the amaretto into the margarita before drinking for the full Olive Garden experience!

Recipe Tips:

• Use Fresh Lime and Orange Juice: Fresh juice makes a big difference in the taste. Bottled juice can be too sweet or artificial, so squeeze fresh limes and oranges for the best flavor.
• Shake Well for a Smooth Drink: Shake the ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice for at least 15 seconds. This chills the drink and blends the flavors perfectly, giving you a smooth and refreshing margarita.
• Use Good-Quality Tequila: The tequila is the base of your drink, so choose a good-quality blanco tequila. Cheap tequila can taste too harsh and affect the balance of flavors.
• Don’t Skip the Sugar Rim: The sugar rim adds a nice touch of sweetness that balances the tangy flavors of the margarita. If you prefer a salty twist, use coarse salt instead.
• Add Amaretto at the End for Best Taste: For the full Olive Garden experience, serve the amaretto on the side and pour it into the margarita right before drinking. This way, you get the rich, nutty flavor without overpowering the other ingredients.

How To Store Leftovers?

Let the margarita sit until it’s not too cold from the ice. Pour any leftover drink into a sealed container and keep it in the fridge for up to 1 day. Shake before drinking again.

Nutrition Facts:

• Calories: 323 kcal
• Total Fat: 1 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 0 mg
• Sodium: 21 mg
• Potassium: 75 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 31 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Sugars: 30 g
• Protein: 1 g