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Ingredients
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Classic Margarita
Frozen Margarita (optional batch)
Method
Classic Margarita
- 1
Prepare glass
Pour the kosher salt onto a small plate. Run a lime wedge around the rim of each chilled rocks or coupe glass. Dip the rim into the salt, rotating to coat evenly. Set glasses aside.
- 2
Mix cocktail
Add 2 oz reposado tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 2/3 oz triple sec, 0.25 oz agave syrup, and 4 large ice cubes to a cocktail shaker. (Quantities are per serving; this recipe yields 3 servings — scale as needed.)
- 3
Shake
Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker becomes cold and slightly frosted.
- 4
- 5
Notes on sweetness
Taste one serving and adjust agave syrup by 0.25 oz increments if you prefer sweeter or more tart cocktails.
Frozen Margarita (optional batch)
- 6
- 7
Blend
In a high-speed blender add 12 oz reposado tequila, 6 oz fresh lime juice, 4 oz triple sec, 1.5 oz agave syrup and 5 cups crushed ice. Blend on high for 20–30 seconds until smooth and slushy. Pause and scrape sides if necessary to achieve even texture.
- 8
Adjust consistency
If mixture is too thin, add 1/2 cup more crushed ice and blend briefly. If too thick, add 1–2 tablespoons of cold water and pulse once or twice.
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