Jul 14 2026

Margarita Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Base

Rim and Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Rim the edge of a chilled cocktail glass with a lime wedge and then dip it into a plate of kosher salt to coat the rim evenly.

  2. 2

    Mix the Cocktail

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, 1 oz of orange liqueur, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup. Add 1 cup of ice cubes to the shaker.

  3. 3

    Shake

    Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for about 15 seconds, allowing the ingredients to mix and chill.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into the prepared glass, ensuring that no ice gets into the cocktail. Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim.

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