Margarita Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

Classic cocktail with tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Glass
Take a lime wedge and rub it around the rim of your glass. Dip the rim into a small plate of salt to coat it. Set the glass aside.
2
Mix the Cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup (if using). Fill the shaker with ice.
3
Shake
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well mixed and chilled.
4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice (if desired).
5
Garnish
Garnish your margarita with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.