Margarita Recipe
Classic cocktail made with tequila, lime, and triple sec.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Garnish Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Run a lime wedge around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass to moisten it. Dip the rim in salt to coat it and set aside.
- 2
Mix the Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of triple sec, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with 1 cup of ice, covering the liquid.
- 4
Shake
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass. Optionally, you can serve it on the rocks by pouring it over fresh ice in the glass.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish the drink with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.