Margarita Recipe
Classic cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Directions
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass. Dip the rim into a small plate of salt to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.
- 2
Mix the Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, fresh lime juice, and orange liqueur. Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake Well
Cover the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass, being careful not to disturb the salted rim. If desired, serve it on the rocks by pouring it over ice.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish the cocktail with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.
