Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsChurch Street TavernClassic Margarita Recipe

Classic Margarita Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Tequila, lime, house sour with a salted rim

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Ingredients

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Classic Margarita Ingredients

Method

Preparation Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a glass and dip the rim into salt to coat it.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for about 15 seconds.

  3. 3

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge if desired.

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