Classic Margarita Recipe
Tequila, lime juice, and triple sec served with a salted rim.
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Ingredients
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Margarita Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and rub it around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass. Dip the rim into a plate of salt to coat it evenly. Set aside.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of triple sec, and 1 oz of fresh lime juice.
- 3
Shake the Cocktail
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and combine the ingredients.
- 4
Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim.