Margarita Recipe
Classic cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass to moisten it. Dip the rim into a plate of salt to coat the edge. Set the glass aside.
- 2
Mix the Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of lime juice, and 1 oz of triple sec. Fill the shaker with ice and secure the lid.
- 3
Shake It Up
Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass. Optionally, you can serve it over ice if preferred.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.