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
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and run it along the rim of your cocktail glass. Dip the rim into a plate of salt until it is evenly coated. Set the glass aside.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of triple sec, and 1 oz of fresh lime juice. Add 1 cup of ice cubes to the shaker.
- 3
Shake the Cocktail
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass, ensuring that the salt rim remains intact. Optionally, you can serve it on the rocks by pouring it over fresh ice cubes.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish your margarita with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.
