House Margarita Recipe
Classic margarita made with fresh lime juice.
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Ingredients
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Margarita Ingredients
Method
Margarita Preparation
- 1
Prepare the Glass
Start by rimming your glass with lime juice. Dip the rim into salt to coat it evenly. Set aside.
- 2
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine 1 cup of fresh lime juice, 2 cups of tequila, 1 cup of triple sec, and 0.5 cup of simple syrup.
- 3
Add Ice
Fill the shaker with ice cubes, ensuring there is enough to chill the mixture thoroughly.
- 4
Shake Well
Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well mixed and chilled.
- 5
Strain and Serve
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice cubes. If preferred, you can serve it straight up without ice.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.