Margarita Recipe
Classic margarita with tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau.
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Ingredients
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Margarita Ingredients
Method
Margarita Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and rub it along the rim of a chilled cocktail glass. Dip the rim into a plate of salt to coat it evenly. Set aside.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of lime juice, and 1 oz of Cointreau. Fill the shaker with ice cubes (about 1 cup) and secure the lid.
- 3
Shake the Mixture
Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for about 15 seconds to ensure the ingredients are well combined and chilled.
- 4
- 5
Garnish
Garnish the drink with the lime wedge placed on the rim of the glass.
