Margarita Recipe

Time10m

Serves2

Classic margarita made with fresh lime juice.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of your glass. Dip the rim into a plate of salt to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.
2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 cup of fresh lime juice, 2 cups of tequila, 1 cup of triple sec, and 1 tablespoon of simple syrup.
3
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with 3 cups of ice cubes. Secure the lid tightly.
4
Shake the Mixture
Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well mixed and chilled.
5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice. Garnish with lime wedges on the side.