Margarita Recipe

Time15m

Serves4

Classic margarita made with fresh lime juice.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and run it along the rim of your glass to moisten it. Dip the rim of the glass into a plate of salt to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.
2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 cup of fresh lime juice, 2 cups of tequila, 1 cup of triple sec, and 1 tablespoon of simple syrup.
3
Shake the Mixture
Fill the shaker with ice and securely close it. Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
4
Strain and Serve
Using a strainer, pour the margarita mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice if desired.
5
Garnish
Garnish the drink with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.