Margarita Recipe
Classic margarita with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.
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Ingredients
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Margarita Ingredients
Method
Margarita Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Rub the rim of a chilled glass with the lime wedge and dip it into salt to coat the rim.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, fresh lime juice, and triple sec.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with ice, covering the liquid, and secure the lid.
- 4
Shake the Mixture
Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to chill and mix the ingredients thoroughly.
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.