Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsMaximónMargarita Recipe

Margarita Recipe

Inspired by Maximón
Time10m
Serves1

Classic margarita with fresh lime juice.

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Take a lime wedge and rub it around the rim of your margarita glass. Dip the rim into a plate of salt to coat it evenly.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, fresh lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice.

  3. 3

    Shake the Cocktail

    Secure the lid on the shaker and shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into the prepared margarita glass filled with ice. Optionally, you can serve it straight up without ice.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Garnish the drink with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.

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