Margarita Recipe
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Ingredients
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Margarita Cocktail
Method
Margarita Cocktail
- 1
Prepare glass
Run the lime wedge around the rim of a chilled coupe or rocks glass. Pour the coarse salt onto a small plate, then press and twist the moistened rim into the salt to create an even salted edge. Set the glass aside.
- 2
Combine ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz Cointreau (or triple sec), 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup if you prefer a slightly sweeter, balanced Margarita. Fill the shaker two-thirds full with ice.
- 3
Shake
Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the exterior of the shaker is well-chilled and slightly frosted. This both chills and dilutes the cocktail to the proper balance.
- 4
Strain and serve
Double-strain the cocktail into the prepared glass (use a fine strainer if you prefer no ice shards). If serving on the rocks, fill the salted glass with fresh ice and pour the shaken mixture over it.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish with the remaining lime wedge or a thin lime wheel on the rim. Serve immediately.