Margarita Recipe
Classic margarita with lime and salt.
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Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the glass
Rub the rim of a chilled cocktail glass with a lime wedge. Dip the rim into coarse sea salt to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.
- 2
Mix the ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, lime juice, and triple sec. 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
Strain and serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass. You can serve it straight up or over fresh ice.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass. Enjoy your classic margarita!
