Margarita Recipe
Classic margarita served on the rocks with salt.
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Ingredients
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Margarita Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Rim the Glass
Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of a rocks glass to moisten it. Dip the rim into a small plate of salt to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add the tequila, lime juice, and triple sec. Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake the Mixture
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Fill the prepared rocks glass with fresh ice. Strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass over the ice.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish the drink with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.