Margarita Recipe
Classic tequila cocktail with lime juice and orange liqueur.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of a chilled cocktail or rocks glass. Dip the rim into salt to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of lime juice, 1 oz of orange liqueur, 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-chilled.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice or serve straight up, depending on your preference.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass for a fresh touch.