Classic Margarita Recipe
Bold and tangy, a timeless blend of Cazadores tequila, lemon juice & a hint of sweetness
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish & Prep
Method
Glass prep & garnish
Salt rim
Run the lime wedge around the outer rim of a rocks or coupe glass to moisten. Spread the coarse salt on a small plate and press the moistened rim into the salt to coat. Set the glass aside.
Cocktail assembly
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice (about 1 cup).
Add 2 oz Cazadores reposado tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.25 oz fresh lemon juice, 0.75 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec), and 0.5 oz agave syrup to the shaker.
Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds, until the shaker is well chilled and slightly frosted.
Double-strain (using a fine mesh strainer if available) into the prepared salt-rimmed glass over fresh ice if serving on the rocks, or without ice if serving straight up.
Garnish with the lime wheel or wedge. Taste and, if needed, add a small splash (about 0.25 oz) of agave syrup to adjust sweetness.