Jun 09 2026
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Ingredients
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Margarita Base
Garnish
Method
Prepare the Glass
- 1
Rim the Glass
Moisten the rim of a chilled glass with a lime wedge and dip it into coarse sea salt to coat the rim.
Mix the Margarita
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of Cointreau or Triple Sec, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup.
- 3
Shake
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
Serve
- 4
Pour and Garnish
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.
