Margarita Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

Classic margarita with tequila, lime, and orange liqueur.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Glass
Start by rimming your glass with salt. To do this, take a lime wedge and run it along the rim of the glass. Then, dip the rim into a plate of salt until it's evenly coated.
2
Mix the Margarita
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, 1 oz of orange liqueur, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup. Add 1 cup of ice to the shaker.
3
Shake It Up
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until the mixture is well chilled.
4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice, or serve it straight up in the salted glass without ice.
5
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.