Jul 14 2026

Margarita Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Tequila, lime juice, and triple sec served on the rocks.

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Ingredients

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Margarita Ingredients

Method

Margarita Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Start by preparing your glass. Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of the glass.

  2. 2

    Salt the Rim

    Dip the rim of the glass into a plate with salt to coat the edge. Set the glass aside.

  3. 3

    Mix Ingredients

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

  4. 4

    Add Ice

    Add 1 cup of ice to the shaker with the ingredients.

  5. 5

    Shake

    Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for about 15 seconds to mix and chill the ingredients.

  6. 6

    Pour

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

  7. 7

    Garnish

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

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