Margarita Recipe
Tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.
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Ingredients
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Margarita Ingredients
Method
Margarita Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare Glass
Take a lime wedge and rub it around the rim of a chilled glass to moisten it.
- 2
Coat with Salt
Dip the moistened rim of the glass into a plate of salt to coat it evenly.
- 3
Mix Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of lime juice, and 1 oz of triple sec.
- 4
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with ice cubes, about 1 cup, to chill the mixture.
- 5
Shake Well
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 6
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice or serve straight up without ice, depending on preference.
- 7
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass for decoration.