Margarita Recipe
Classic tequila margarita with lime juice and orange liqueur.
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Ingredients
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Margarita Ingredients
Method
Margarita Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
If desired, rim your glass with salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the edge and then dipping it into a plate of salt.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, 1 oz of orange liqueur, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup (if using).
- 3
Shake
Fill the shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice or straight up, depending on your preference.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.