Jul 14 2026

Margarita Recipe

Time10m
Serves4

Classic margarita made with fresh lime juice.

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Ingredients

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Margarita Base

Garnish

Method

Prepare the Margarita

  1. 1

    Mix Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine the fresh lime juice, tequila, triple sec, and simple syrup.

  2. 2

    Shake

    Add the ice to the shaker, cover, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 3

    Prepare Glass

    Take a lime wedge and rub it around the rim of a glass, then dip the rim into salt to coat it.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice, and garnish with additional lime wedges.

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