Margarita Recipe
Classic cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Start by preparing the glass. Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of a cocktail glass to moisten it. Dip the rim into a small plate of salt to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 1 oz of orange liqueur. Add 1 cup of ice to the shaker.
- 3
Shake the Cocktail
Secure the lid on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass, ensuring no ice shards get into the drink.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass for added flavor and presentation.
