Jul 13 2026

Margarita Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Classic margarita served on the rocks.

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Begin by preparing the glass. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass to moisten it.

  2. 2

    Salt the Rim

    Dip the rim of the glass into a plate with salt to coat the rim evenly.

  3. 3

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.

  4. 4

    Add Ice

    Fill the cocktail shaker with ice. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.

  5. 5

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into the prepared rocks glass filled with fresh ice.

  6. 6

    Garnish

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

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