Jul 09 2026

Margarita Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Classic cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Garnish Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Start by rimming your cocktail glass with salt. To do this, run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip the rim into a plate of salt to coat it evenly.

  2. 2

    Mix the Cocktail

    In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice if you prefer a chilled cocktail.

  3. 3

    Shake Well

    Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice, if desired. For a straight-up margarita, strain it into the glass without ice.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Garnish your margarita with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.

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