Margarita Royale
A Margarita topped with Champagne.
Shaken · Champagne flute · Medium · about 3 minutes · about 17% ABV
Ingredients
- 30 ml Tequila (blanco)
- 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau
- 15 ml Fresh lime juice
- 60 ml Champagne or sparkling wine
- Lime twist (garnish)
Method
- Chill the glass
- Pour 30 ml tequila (blanco) into the shaker
- Pour 15 ml Triple sec / Cointreau into the shaker
- Add 15 ml fresh lime juice
- Add ice
- Shake hard
- Strain
- Top with 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine
- Garnish
About the Margarita Royale
The sparkling family. Champagne cocktails go back to Jerry Thomas's 1862 book, where a sugar cube and bitters were dropped into a glass of sparkling wine. The French 75, the Kir Royale and the Bellini, created in Venice in the 1940s, made sparkling drinks the symbol of celebration.
Margarita Royale FAQ
What's in a Margarita Royale?
30 ml tequila (blanco), 15 ml triple sec / cointreau, 15 ml fresh lime juice, 60 ml champagne or sparkling wine, garnished with lime twist.
How strong is a Margarita Royale?
About 17% ABV once mixed with ice, which is 2.0 Australian standard drinks per serve. That is stronger than a glass of wine.
Should I shake or stir a Margarita Royale?
Shake it. citrus, juice and cream need shaking to mix properly and gain a light, lively texture.
What glass do you serve a Margarita Royale in?
A champagne flute, about 180 ml. Chill the glass first and serve without ice. No champagne flute? Use a small wine glass.
