Classic Margarita Recipe
Tequila, lime, and triple sec, served with salt on the rim.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Rim Preparation
Method
Preparation of the Glass
- 1
Rim the Glass
Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of a chilled glass. Dip the rim into a shallow plate filled with coarse sea salt to coat the rim evenly.
Mixing the Margarita
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of triple sec, and 1 oz of fresh lime juice.
- 3
Shake the Cocktail
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
Serving
- 4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice or serve straight up if preferred.