Margarita Recipe
Classic cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur.
Was this page helpful?
Help improve this recipe for others.
Send this recipe to your inbox.
We'll email it straight to you - plus weekly cooking inspiration.
Ingredients
Some product links may be affiliates. If you buy through them, you're supporting the site and Pekin may earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and rub it around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass. Dip the rim into a small plate of salt to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup (if using). Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake the Cocktail
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well-chilled.
- 4
- 5
Garnish and Enjoy
Garnish the cocktail with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass. Enjoy your classic Margarita!