Margarita Recipe
A classic cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Start by rimming your cocktail glass with salt. To do this, rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip the rim into a plate of salt, coating it evenly.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake the Cocktail
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill the mixture and combine the ingredients well.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice (if desired) or serve straight up without ice, depending on your preference.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish your margarita with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.