Classic Margarita Recipe
Espolon Blanco Tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime, agave
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish & Glass Prep
Method
Glass Prep
Salt the rim
Run a lime wedge around the rim of a chilled rocks or coupe glass. Spread the coarse salt on a small plate and gently press the moistened rim into the salt to coat evenly. Set the glass aside.
Cocktail Assembly
Add the tequila, Cointreau, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar into a cocktail shaker.
Fill the shaker with ice (about 6 oz or enough to nearly fill). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is well chilled and slightly frosted.
Strain the cocktail through a fine mesh strainer (or the shaker’s built-in strainer) into the prepared chilled glass. If you prefer the drink on the rocks, fill the glass with fresh ice and double-strain over the ice.
Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim.