Classic Margarita Recipe
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Ingredients
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Main Cocktail Ingredients
Glass Garnish
Method
Prepare the Glass
- 1
Salt the Rim
Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass or margarita glass.
- 2
Dip the moistened rim into a shallow plate of coarse salt, rotating gently to coat the edge evenly. Set the glass aside.
Mix the Margarita
- 3
Fill a cocktail shaker with 1.5 cups of ice.
- 4
Add 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, 1 oz of orange liqueur, and 0.25 oz of simple syrup (if using) to the shaker.
- 5
Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until well chilled.
