1 Limes What’s the Classic Margarita without the iconic Lime? Fresh Limes are always the best to use as they provide a sharp, clean taste undercutting the entire drink, and really brings the Margarita to that next level. However, at this time of year, Limes tend to be a bit harder because of the colder temperatures – what I usually do is to gently, yet firmly, roll the whole Lime on the work surface a couple of times, this will allow you to get a lot more juice, and therefore a lot more bang for your buck. One Lime will usually create one Margarita, a good rule of thumb when out buying ingredients too.