Margarita Recipe
Classic cocktail with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Start by preparing your glass. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass. Dip the rim into a small plate of salt to coat it evenly.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of triple sec, and 1 oz of fresh lime juice.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup) to chill the mixture.
- 4
Shake the Cocktail
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass. If desired, you can serve it straight up or on the rocks (over ice).
- 6
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.
