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Ingredients
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Classic Margarita
Mojito
Old Fashioned
Method
Classic Margarita
Prepare the Glass
Rub the rim of a chilled glass with a lime wedge and dip it in salt to coat the rim.
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.
Shake
Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Mojito
Muddle the Mint
In a glass, muddle the fresh mint leaves with lime juice and simple syrup to release the mint oils.
Add Rum
Pour white rum into the glass.
Garnish
Garnish with a mint sprig for a fresh look.
Old Fashioned
Muddle the Sugar
In an Old Fashioned glass, muddle the sugar cube with a few dashes of Angostura bitters.
Add Whiskey
Pour bourbon or rye whiskey over the muddled mixture.
Stir
Add ice cubes and stir gently to combine all ingredients.
Garnish
Garnish with an orange twist and a maraschino cherry.