Margarita recipe served on a plate, by Giuseppe's Bar & Grille Henderson
Jul 13 2026

Margarita Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Classic cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Preparation Steps

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

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

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of triple sec, and 1 oz of fresh lime juice. Add ice cubes to the shaker.

  3. 3

    Shake the Mixture

    Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass. Optionally, add a few ice cubes to the glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish

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

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