Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsRiver & RyeClassic Margarita Recipe

Classic Margarita Recipe

Inspired by River & Rye
Time10m
Serves1

Tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.

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Ingredients

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Liquors

Juices

Garnish

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Rub the rim of a chilled glass with a lime wedge and dip it into coarse salt to create a salted rim.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of triple sec, and 1 oz of fresh lime juice.

  3. 3

    Shake the Mixture

    Fill the cocktail shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice or serve straight up, depending on preference.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Add a lime wedge to the rim of the glass for garnish.

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