Margarita Recipe
Classic margarita made with fresh lime juice.
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Ingredients
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Margarita Ingredients
Method
Margarita Directions
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of a glass. Dip the rim into a plate of salt to coat it evenly.
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, fresh lime juice, Cointreau or Triple sec, and simple syrup.
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with ice cubes to the top.
Shake Well
Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice, if desired.
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.