Margarita Recipe
Classic cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec, served with salt on the rim.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass to moisten it. 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, and 1 oz of triple sec. Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake the Cocktail
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, ensuring not to disturb the salted rim. Optionally, garnish with a lime wedge on the rim.