Margarita Recipe

Inspired by Blue Moose

Time10m

Serves1

Classic margarita with fresh lime juice.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Glass
Rim the edge of a chilled glass with a lime wedge, then dip it in coarse salt to coat the rim. Set aside.
2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup (if using).
3
Shake the Cocktail
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice. Optionally, you can serve it straight up without ice.
5
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.