Margarita Recipe
Classic cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Cocktail Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and rub it along the rim of a chilled margarita glass. Dip the rim into a small plate of salt to coat it evenly.
- 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.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the cocktail shaker with ice cubes, approximately 1 cup, to chill the mixture.
- 4
Shake the Mixture
Secure the lid on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- 5
- 6
Garnish and Serve
Garnish the drink with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately and enjoy!