Margarita Recipe
Classic margarita made with fresh lime juice.
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Ingredients
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Margarita Ingredients
Method
Margarita Preparation
- 1
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Mix the drink
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, 1 oz of triple sec, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice cubes.
- 3
Shake it up
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well mixed and chilled.
- 4
Strain and serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice cubes. Optionally, you can serve it straight up without ice.
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Garnish
Garnish your margarita with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.
