Margaritas Recipe
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Ingredients
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Classic Margarita
Optional Variations & Garnishes
Method
Classic Margarita
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Combine ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 6 oz blanco tequila, 3 oz fresh lime juice, 1.5 oz orange liqueur, and 0.5 oz simple syrup (or agave syrup).
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Add ice and shake
Add about 2 cups of ice to the shaker. Seal and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds, until the shaker is very cold and slightly frosted.
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Strain and serve
Fill the prepared glasses with fresh ice (if serving on the rocks) or leave them empty for straight-up. Double-strain the cocktail into the glasses using the shaker strainer and a fine mesh strainer to catch any pulp or shards of ice.
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Garnish
Garnish each glass with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim. Serve immediately.
Optional Variations & Garnishes
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Frozen fruit margarita
If using fresh fruit purée (about 4 tbsp), add the purée to a blender with the classic margarita ingredients and 1 to 1 1/2 cups of ice. Blend until smooth and pour into salt-rimmed glasses. Adjust sweetness with a little extra simple syrup if needed.
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Spicy or flavored rim
For a chili-lime rim, mix coarse salt with a pinch of chili powder and lime zest. For a sweeter rim, use coarse sugar. Rim glasses as described in 'Prepare glass.'
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Margarita spritz
For a lighter drink, reduce tequila to 1 oz per serving and after shaking, top each glass with about 0.5 oz club soda or sparkling water. Stir gently once and garnish.