Classic Margarita Recipe
Tequila, triple sec, and lime juice.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and rub it around the rim of a glass. Dip the rim into salt until coated evenly. Set aside.
- 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. Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice or serve straight up without ice, depending on preference.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish the drink with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.