Margarita Recipe
Classic cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass. Dip the rim into salt to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, Cointreau, and fresh lime juice.
- 3
Shake the Cocktail
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass. You can serve it straight up or on the rocks, depending on your preference.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish the cocktail with the lime wedge on the rim of the glass.