Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsFresco Cucina ItalianaMargarita Recipe

Margarita Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of a chilled glass. Dip the rim into salt to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.

Mixing the Cocktail

  1. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 1 oz of orange liqueur.

  2. 3

    Shake

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  3. 4

    Strain

    Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice or serve straight up in the rimmed glass.

Garnishing

  1. 5

    Garnish

    Garnish the margarita with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.

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