Margarita Recipe
Classic cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Begin by preparing the glass. Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass. Dip the rim into a plate of salt to coat it evenly.
- 2
Combine the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of lime juice, and 1 oz of triple sec. Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the top.
- 3
Shake the Cocktail
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to ensure all ingredients are mixed well and chilled.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Using a strainer, pour the mixture into the prepared glass, being careful not to disturb the salted rim. Optionally, you can serve it on the rocks by pouring it over ice in a rocks glass.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish the drink with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass for a final touch.