Classic El Guapo Margarita: Lime Cordial Syrup Recipe
Sep 01, 2025
If you want the definitive classic margarita, this is it. The secret sits in a great lime cordial. Our El Guapo Lime Cordial gives you bright citrus, clean sweetness and a polished finish without any of the syrupy heaviness you get from store-bought mixes. The result is a margarita that feels fresh, balanced and downright irresistible.
This recipe proves that a proper margarita doesn’t need tricks. It needs quality ingredients and a clean, tart-sweet balance.
What Makes This Margarita A Classic
A true classic keeps things simple. Fresh lime juice brings the snap. Reposado tequila brings warmth. Lime Cordial ties it together. A few shakes of Cuban Bitters add depth and complexity. No shortcuts. No artificial anything. Just serious flavor.
Ingredients
- 1 oz El Guapo™ Lime Cordial
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 2 oz reposado tequila
- 6 shakes El Guapo™ Cuban Bitters
- Coarse salt and lime wheels for garnish
Instructions
- Salt the rim if you like.
- Add tequila, lime juice, Lime Cordial and Cuban Bitters to a shaker with ice.
- Shake until very cold.
- Fill your glass with fresh ice.
- Strain the margarita over the ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
Why Cuban Bitters Make It Better
Cuban Bitters bring herbaceous, aromatic spice that rounds out the bright citrus and tequila. They turn a simple margarita into something layered and refined. The Lime Cordial keeps everything clean and consistent. Together they create a margarita with real structure and balance.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a lime cordial?
A concentrated lime syrup that adds brightness and sweetness. Ours is non-alcoholic and ingredient-focused.
How is this different from a margarita mix?
No artificial flavors or heavy sweeteners. Fresh lime plus quality cordial gives a cleaner, fresher drink.
Why add bitters?
Bitters bring depth and balance. Cuban Bitters add warm spice and lift the citrus.
