House Margarita Recipe
Classic margarita made with fresh lime juice.
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Ingredients
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Margarita Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glasses
Begin by rimming the glasses with salt. To do this, take a lime wedge and run it along the rim of each glass. Then, dip the rim into a plate of salt until it is evenly coated.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 cup of fresh lime juice, 1 cup of tequila, 1 cup of triple sec, and 1 tablespoon of simple syrup. Adjust the simple syrup according to your taste preference for sweetness.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with 2 cups of ice cubes. Secure the lid tightly on the shaker.
- 4
Shake the Cocktail
Shake the cocktail vigorously for about 15-20 seconds to ensure all ingredients are well mixed and chilled.
- 5
Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glasses filled with ice. Garnish each glass with a lime wedge.