Classic Margarita Recipe
750 ml bottle | 5 servings flavored, spicy, or mezcal margarita
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Ingredients
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Margarita Ingredients
Method
Margarita Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glasses
Begin by rimming your glasses with salt. To do this, rub a lime wedge around the rim of each glass, then dip the rim into a plate of salt to coat it evenly.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, fresh lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds.
- 3
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glasses filled with ice. If desired, you can serve it straight up without ice in a chilled glass.
- 4
Garnish
Garnish each glass with a lime wedge and serve immediately.
