Jul 14 2026

Margarita Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

Classic lime flavor

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Garnishes

Method

Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    If you prefer a salted rim, rub a lime wedge around the rim of a glass and dip it into a plate of salt to coat the rim. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, 1 oz of triple sec, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup.

  3. 3

    Shake it Up

    Fill the cocktail shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain and Serve

    Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice or straight up, depending on your preference.

Garnishing

  1. 5

    Add Garnish

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

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