Aug 27 2025
Classic Margarita Recipe
Inspired by Midwood Smokehouse
Time10m
Serves1
Tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur.
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Ingredients
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Margarita Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Rub the rim of a chilled cocktail glass with a lime wedge and dip it into salt to coat the rim.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup (if using).
- 3
Shake
Shake well until the mixture is chilled, about 15-20 seconds.
- 4
- 5
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.
