Margarita Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

Classic margarita with lime juice and tequila.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Glass
Begin by preparing the glass. Rub the rim of a chilled glass with a lime wedge to moisten it.
2
Salt the Rim
Dip the moistened rim of the glass into salt to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.
3
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 1 oz of Cointreau or triple sec.
4
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the top.
5
Shake the Cocktail
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and mix the ingredients.
6
Strain into Glass
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice or serve straight up, depending on your preference.
7
Garnish
Garnish the drink with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.