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Ingredients
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Margarita Cocktail
Method
Margarita Cocktail
- 1
Prepare glass
Run a lime wedge around the rim of a chilled rocks or coupe glass. Pour coarse salt onto a small plate and gently press the wet rim into the salt to coat. Set the glass aside.
- 2
Mix cocktail
In a cocktail shaker, add 1 oz tequila, 0.5 oz triple sec, 0.75 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.25 oz agave syrup (if using). Fill the shaker about two-thirds full with ice.
- 3
Shake
Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for about 10–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker is frosty and well chilled.
- 4
- 5
Notes
Taste and adjust sweetness with a splash more agave syrup if desired. For a frozen margarita, blend the ingredients with 1 to 1 1/2 cups crushed ice until smooth.