Margarita Recipe
Tequila, lime juice, and triple sec served on the rocks.
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Ingredients
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Margarita Ingredients
Method
Margarita Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Rub the rim of a chilled glass with a lime wedge and dip it into a plate of salt to coat the rim evenly.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 1 oz of triple sec.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with ice cubes (about 1 cup) to chill the mixture.
- 4
Shake it Up
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass for decoration.