Margarita recipe served on a plate, by Pekin the Chef
Jul 14 2026
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Margarita Recipe

Inspired by La Mesa
Time10m
Serves1

Classic margarita with lime and tequila.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of your glass. Dip the rim into a plate of salt to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.

  2. 2

    Mix the Margarita

    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. Fill the shaker with ice.

  3. 3

    Shake

    Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice. If preferred, you can serve it straight up without ice.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Add a lime wedge to the rim of the glass for garnish.

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