Margarita Recipe

Salt the rim

Run the lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or margarita glass. Spread the coarse salt on a small plate and press the moistened rim into the salt to coat. Set the glass aside.

Combine ingredients

If making a classic lime margarita: into a cocktail shaker add 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz triple sec, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and a scoop of ice (about 1 cup). If making a strawberry margarita on the rocks: add 1 oz fresh strawberry purée and 0.5 oz simple syrup in addition to the tequila, triple sec, and lime juice.

Shake

Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is cold and well-chilled.

Strain and serve

Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice (if desired). Strain the cocktail into the glass. Garnish with a lime wedge or a halved fresh strawberry on the rim.

Blend

In a blender combine 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz triple sec, 1 oz lime juice, 1 oz strawberry purée (or 4 hulled strawberries), 0.5 oz simple syrup (if desired), and 1.5 cups ice. Blend on high until smooth and slushy, about 20–30 seconds, pausing to stir if needed.

Serve

Pour the frozen margarita into the salted glass. Garnish with a strawberry or lime wheel.

Taste and adjust sweetness or tartness: add more simple syrup for sweetness or more lime juice for brightness. For a stronger cocktail, increase tequila by 0.25–0.5 oz. For lower alcohol, reduce tequila or increase ice.