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Margarita Recipe

Inspired by Butterfields Southern Cafe
Time10m
Serves1

Classic cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

1

Prepare the Glass

Rub the rim of a chilled glass with a lime wedge and dip it into coarse salt to coat the rim. Set aside.

2

Mix the Ingredients

In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of triple sec, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup.

3

Add Ice

Fill the shaker with ice cubes, about halfway, then secure the lid.

4

Shake the Cocktail

Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.

Serving

5

Strain and Serve

Strain the cocktail mixture into the prepared glass, carefully pouring it over the salted rim.

6

Garnish

Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim of the glass.