Margarita Recipe
Classic cocktail with tequila and lime
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Rim the Glass
Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass. Dip the rim into salt to coat it evenly. Set aside.
- 2
Prepare the Cocktail
In a shaker, combine the tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave syrup (if using). Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake Well
Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice or serve straight up, depending on your preference.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.