Margarita Recipe
Tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur served with a salted rim.
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Ingredients
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Margarita Ingredients
Method
Preparation Steps
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Rub the rim of a chilled glass with the lime wedge to moisten it. Dip the rim into a plate of salt to coat the edge evenly.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, and 1 oz of orange liqueur. Fill the shaker with ice cubes (about 1 cup) and secure the lid.
- 3
Shake the Cocktail
Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds to chill and mix the ingredients thoroughly.
- 4
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass, ensuring the salted rim stays intact. You can serve it on the rocks or straight up, depending on your preference.
- 5
Garnish
Garnish your margarita with a lime wedge placed on the rim of the glass.
