Margarita Recipe

Time10m

Serves1

Classic margarita with tequila, lime, and orange liqueur.

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Ingredients

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1
Prepare the Glass
Start by rimming your glass with salt. To do this, rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass. Then, dip the rim into a small plate of salt to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.
2
Mix the Margarita
In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of fresh lime juice, 1 oz of orange liqueur, and 0.5 oz of simple syrup (if you prefer a sweeter drink). Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.
3
Strain and Serve
Fill the prepared glass with ice (if desired) and strain the margarita mixture into the glass. You can serve it on the rocks or straight up, depending on your preference.
4
Garnish
Finally, garnish your margarita with a lime wedge on the rim. Enjoy your classic margarita!