Margarita Recipe
Classic tequila and lime cocktail.
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Ingredients
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Margarita Ingredients
Method
Margarita Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of your glass. Dip the rim into salt to coat it evenly.
- 2
Combine Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, 1 oz of triple sec, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the cocktail shaker with ice cubes (about 1 cup) to chill the mixture.
- 4
Shake Well
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice, or serve straight up, depending on your preference.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.