Margarita Recipe
Classic cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Run a lime wedge around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass, then dip the rim into salt to coat it evenly.
- 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
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with ice cubes, covering the liquid.
- 4
Shake
Put the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass, ensuring no ice enters the glass.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass before serving.

