Jun 08 2026

Margarita Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Classic cocktail with tequila, lime, and salt

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Ingredients

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Cocktail Ingredients

Garnish

Method

Prepare the Glass

  1. 1

    Rim the Glass

    Take a lime wedge and rub it around the rim of a margarita glass to moisten it. Dip the rim into a small plate of salt to coat. Set aside.

Mix the Cocktail

  1. 2

    Combine Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 1 oz of triple sec.

  2. 3

    Add Ice

    Fill the shaker with 1 cup of ice.

  3. 4

    Shake Well

    Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

Serve

  1. 5

    Strain and Pour

    Strain the mixture into the prepared margarita glass.

  2. 6

    Garnish

    Add a lime wedge on the rim of the glass for garnish.

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