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Classic Margarita Recipe

Name: Las Palmas Mexican Bar & Grills CLASSIC MARGARITA Recipe
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 oz blanco tequila; 1 oz fresh lime juice; 0.75 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec); 0.5 oz agave syrup (or simple syrup); 1 cup ice (for shaking); 1 tbs kosher salt or coarse sea salt; 1 each lime wedge (for rim and garnish); 0.5 cup ice (for serving)

Inspired by Las Palmas Mexican Bar & Grill

Time10m

Serves1

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Garnish & Glass Prep

1 tbs kosher salt or coarse sea salt1 each lime wedge (for rim and garnish)1/2 cup ice (for serving)

Method

Garnish & Glass Prep

Prepare the rim

Pour the kosher or coarse sea salt onto a small plate, spreading into an even layer. Run the lime wedge around the outer rim of a rocks or margarita glass to moisten it. Press the moistened rim gently into the salt, rotating to create an even salted edge. Set the glass aside.

Cocktail

Juice the lime

Roll the lime on the counter while pressing to soften, then cut and juice to yield about 1 ounce (30 ml) of fresh lime juice. Strain if you prefer pulp-free juice.

Combine ingredients

In a cocktail shaker add 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.75 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec), and 0.5 oz agave syrup. Add about 1 cup of ice to the shaker.

Shake

Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the shaker is very cold and frosted on the outside. This chills and dilutes the cocktail to the proper balance.

Strain and serve

If serving 'on the rocks': Fill the prepared glass with 1/2 cup fresh ice, double-strain (or single-strain) the cocktail from the shaker into the glass over the ice. If serving 'straight up': double-strain into the prepared chilled glass without ice. Garnish with the reserved lime wedge on the rim.

Adjust sweetness (optional)

Taste and, if desired, add another 1/4 oz agave syrup for a sweeter Margarita or add a splash more lime for brighter acidity. Stir gently if adjusted.