House Margarita Recipe
Classic margarita with tequila and lime.
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Ingredients
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Margarita Ingredients
Method
Margarita Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Rub the rim of a chilled glass with a lime wedge to moisten it. Dip the rim into salt to coat it evenly. Set aside.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, fresh lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
- 3
Shake the Mixture
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice or serve it straight up without ice, if preferred.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.