Margarita Recipe
Classic cocktail with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.
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Ingredients
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Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Run a lime wedge around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass to moisten it, then dip the rim into salt to coat evenly. Set the glass aside.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, lime juice, and triple sec. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
- 3
Shake the Cocktail
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass. Optionally, add ice cubes if you prefer a frozen margarita.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass before serving.