Margarita Recipe
A classic cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur.
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Ingredients
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Margarita Ingredients
Method
Margarita Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare 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
Mix the Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of lime juice, and 1 oz of orange liqueur. Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake Well
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 cocktail glass filled with fresh ice if desired. Make sure not to disturb the salted rim.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish the drink with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.