Jul 14 2026
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The Original Ninfarita Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Houston’s most famous Margarita! Made with 100% Agave Tequila Blanco

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Directions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Rub the rim of a chilled margarita glass with a lime wedge and dip it into salt to coat the rim.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of 100% Agave Tequila Blanco, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, 1 oz of triple sec, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup.

  3. 3

    Shake It Up

    Add 1 cup of ice to the shaker, then shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into the prepared margarita glass filled with ice.

  5. 5

    Garnish

    Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.

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