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Ingredients
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Margarita Ingredients
Method
Margarita Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and rub it around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass. Dip the rim into salt to coat it evenly. Set aside.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of freshly squeezed lime juice, 1 oz of triple sec, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the cocktail shaker with ice to the top.
- 4
Shake
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 cocktail glass. You can choose to serve it straight up or over fresh ice, depending on preference.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish the drink with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.