Margarita Recipe
Classic margarita with lime juice and tequila.
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Ingredients
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Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Preparation
Prepare the Glass
Rub the rim of a chilled cocktail glass with a lime wedge, then dip the rim into salt to coat it.
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of lime juice, 1 oz of orange liqueur, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup.
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with 1 cup of ice and securely close the lid.
Shake
Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared cocktail glass. Optionally, garnish with a lime wedge.