Jun 06 2026
RestaurantsBella's Italian CafeMargarita Recipe

Margarita Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Tequila, lime juice, and triple sec served with a salted rim.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Base

Rim Preparation

Garnish

Method

Rimming the Glass

  1. 1

    Prepare the Rim

    Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of your glass to moisten it.

  2. 2

    Apply Salt

    Dip the moistened rim into a plate of salt until fully coated. Set the glass aside.

Mixing the Margarita

  1. 3

    Combine Ingredients

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

  2. 4

    Shake

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

  3. 5

    Strain

    Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice or serve straight up without ice, depending on your preference.

Garnishing

  1. 6

    Add Garnish

    Place a lime wheel on the rim of the glass as a garnish.

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