Jul 13 2026
RestaurantsMetropolitan GrillMargarita Recipe

Margarita Recipe

Inspired by Metropolitan Grill
Time10m
Serves1

Classic margarita with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

For Rimming the Glass

Garnish

Method

Preparing the Glass

  1. 1

    Rim the Glass

    Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass. Dip the rim into a plate of coarse sea salt to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.

Mixing the Margarita

  1. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of triple sec, and 1 oz of fresh lime juice.

  2. 3

    Shake

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

Serving the Drink

  1. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice, if desired.

  2. 5

    Garnish

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

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