Margarita Recipe
Classic cocktail with tequila, lime, and triple sec.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation
- 1
Prepare the glass
Take a lime wedge and rub it around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass. Dip the rim into a plate of salt to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.
- 2
Mix the cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, add the tequila, fresh lime juice, and triple sec. Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake it up
Secure the lid on the shaker 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 your margarita with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.