Jul 14 2026

Margarita Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Tequila, lime juice, and triple sec

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Ingredients

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Margarita Base

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Start by preparing your glass. Take a lime wedge and rub it around the rim of your glass. Dip the rim into salt to coat it, then set the glass aside.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of triple sec, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup.

  3. 3

    Shake the Cocktail

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice (if desired) and garnish with a lime wedge.

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