TEQUILA RECIPE, PRICES & MARGINS

Invite your guests to savor the bright, vegetal sweetness of 100% blue agave tequila. Featured here in a crisp, balanced Margarita, this agave-forward classic delivers fresh lime, gentle sweetness, and a clean finish—simple, profitable, and always in season.

IngredientsDirectionsIngredient CostsPrice & Margin
  • 2 ounces tequila (blanco or reposado)
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce agave nectar (or simple syrup)
  • Pinch of salt or salted rim (optional)
  • 1 lime wheel (garnish)
  1. Step One: Rim a rocks glass with salt (optional), fill with fresh ice, and set aside.
  2. Step Two: Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  3. Step Three: Add tequila, lime juice, and agave nectar.
  4. Step Four: Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds to chill and dilute.
  5. Step Five: Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with a lime wheel.
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  • quila (2 oz): $1.60 – $3.40
  • Lime juice (1 oz): $0.12 – $0.20
  • Agave nectar (1/2 oz): $0.10 – $0.18
  • Salt (rim/pinch): $0.01 – $0.02
  • Lime wheel: $0.07 – $0.09

TOTAL: $1.90 – $3.89

  • Average Price (City): $15.00
  • Average Price (National): $12.00
  • Margin City: $11.11 – $13.10
  • Margin National: $8.11 – $10.10