Margarita Recipe
Classic cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass. Dip the rim into a plate of salt to coat it evenly. Set aside.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of lime juice, and 1 oz of triple sec.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with ice to the top. This will chill the ingredients as you shake.
- 4
Shake the Mixture
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass, ensuring that no ice gets into the final drink.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish the drink with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.