Classic Margarita Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

Tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur served with a salted rim.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of a chilled margarita glass. Dip the rim into a plate of coarse salt to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.
2
Mix the Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 1 oz of orange liqueur. Fill the shaker with ice.
3
Shake it Up
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared margarita glass filled with ice. If desired, you can serve it straight up without ice.
5
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass. Serve immediately.