My favorite margaritas are served at Rio in Denver. (and last time I was there, they double checked and the chips and salsa are safe too)
I used to drink margaritas that consisted of tequila and a mediocre mix from a bottle — little did I know, it’s just as easy to make them yourself. (and this recipe comes pretty darn close to the ones at Rio)
So, just in time for Friday happy hour…
A Rio-like Margarita
Equal parts:
Tequila
Triple Sec
Lime Juice (I used Rose’s)
Apple Juice
Pour all ingredients into a shaker with ice, give it a few shakes, and serve over ice. (to make just two margaritas, use 1/4 cup of each ingredient) Know the trick to getting the salt to stick to the glass? Run a lime wedge around the rim a couple times, then dip.
Garnish with a lime, and let happy hour begin!
Are you a margarita fan? On the rocks or blended? Or what other concoctions are you whipping up for your summer happy hours? (I’m an Arnold Palmer fan too!)
Celiac in the City 
Love this! Thank you!
Also, as a Colo native that just moved back from 7 years in WI, all – yep all – of the Rio restaurants in Colorado have a gluten free menu! Also – make sure you order the House marg, if you get specific it wont taste as awesome 😉 Cheers!
Apple juice? What a surprise! I’m definitely trying this recipe, Sarah. I love good margaritas. 🙂
Thanks so much!
Shirley
It makes one smooth margarita — it’s the perfect summer drink! (caution: they sometimes go down like kool-aid, so be careful!) 🙂
I already told my sister about your recipe yesterday. We’re planning on making them at our next family get together. 🙂 They sound as smooth as my Crab Claws. 😉 Thanks for the warning!