Margarita Recipe
A classic cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Base
Garnish
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of your cocktail glass. Dip the rim into a small plate of salt to coat it evenly.
- 2
Mix the Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 1 oz of Cointreau.
- 3
Shake
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 glass over fresh ice or serve it straight up without ice, depending on your preference.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim of the glass.
