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MARGARITA RECIPE, PRICES & MARGINS

Treat your patrons to the timeless allure of the Classic Margarita. Crafted with smooth blanco tequila, orange liqueur, and the zesty tang of freshly squeezed lime juice, this iconic cocktail is a true crowd-pleaser. Sweetened with just a touch of agave syrup. Garnish with a lime wheel and rim of salt for added flair.

Ingredients

Directions

Ingredients Costs

Price & Margin

2 Ounces of blanco tequila
0.5 Ounce of orange liqueur
1 Ounce of lime juice, freshly squeezed
1 Garnish: lime wheel
1 Garnish: kosher salt (optional)

Step One: Mix the Ingredients. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave syrup.
Step Two: Shake Vigorously. Shake the mixture vigorously until it becomes well-chilled.
Step Three: Serve and garnish. Carefully pour the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice. Optionally, garnish with a lime wheel and rim the glass with kosher salt for enhanced presentation.

Tequila: $0.60 - $1.18
Orange liqueur: $0.79 - $1.89
Lime juice: $0.11 - $0.16
Lime wheel: $0.01 - $0.03
Kosher salt: $0.01 - $0.03
TOTAL: $1.97 - $3.81

Average Price (City): $14.50
Average Price (National): $10.33
Margin City: $9.22 - $11.59
Margin National: $5.05 - $7.42