Jul 14 2026

Margarita Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Classic lime margarita.

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Ingredients

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Margarita Ingredients

Method

Margarita Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Start by preparing your glass. Take a lime wedge and rub it around the rim of the glass. Then, dip the rim in salt to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of lime juice, 1 oz of triple sec, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup. Add 1 cup of ice to the shaker.

  3. 3

    Shake It Up

    Secure the lid on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well mixed and chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice (if desired).

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately and enjoy your classic lime margarita!

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