Margarita Recipe
Classic cocktail with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Rub the rim of a chilled cocktail glass with a lime wedge to moisten it. Dip the rim into a plate of salt to coat the edge and set aside.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of lime juice, and 1 oz of triple sec.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with about 1 cup of ice to chill the mixture.
- 4
Shake the Cocktail
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass, taking care not to disturb the salted rim.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.