Classic Margarita Recipe
Tequila, lime juice, and triple sec shaken and served with salt rim.
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Ingredients
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Margarita Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and rub it around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass to moisten it. Dip the rim into a small plate of salt to coat the edge, then set the glass aside.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 1 oz of triple sec. Fill the shaker with ice, covering the liquid.
- 3
Shake Well
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass, ensuring that no ice shards escape into the glass.
- 5
Garnish (optional)
Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge, if desired.