Margarita Recipe
Classic margarita made with tequila, lime, and triple sec.
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Ingredients
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Margarita Ingredients
Method
Margarita Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of a chilled glass. Dip the rim into a plate of salt to coat it evenly.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of lime juice, and 1 oz of triple sec.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the cocktail shaker with about 1 cup of ice.
- 4
Shake Well
Secure the lid on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice or serve it straight up without ice, depending on your preference.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish the drink with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.