Margarita Recipe
Classic cocktail with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Cocktail Preparation Steps
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and rub it around the rim of a cocktail glass. Dip the rim into salt to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.
Mix the Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of lime juice, and 1 oz of triple sec.
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with ice, covering the liquid.
Shake
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the mixture.
Strain and Serve
Strain the cocktail mixture into the prepared glass, being careful not to disturb the salted rim.
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass for presentation.