Margarita Recipe
Classic tequila cocktail served with a salted rim.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and rub it around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass. Dip the rim into a plate of salt, ensuring it is evenly coated.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, lime juice, and triple sec. Fill the shaker with ice, then secure the lid.
- 3
Shake the Cocktail
Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for about 15 seconds to mix the ingredients thoroughly and chill the mixture.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture from the shaker into the prepared glass over fresh ice. Optionally, you can serve it without ice if preferred.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish your margarita with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.