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 into a plate of salt to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.
2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the fresh lime juice, tequila, triple sec, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice.
3
Shake It Up
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice or serve it straight up without ice, depending on your preference.
5
Garnish and Enjoy
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately and enjoy your classic margarita!