Jul 14 2026
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The Perfect Margarita Recipe

Inspired by Zona Rosa
Time10m
Serves1

reposado, cointreau, lime, salt

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Ingredients

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Ingredients

Method

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Glass

    Start by preparing your glass. Use a lime wedge to moisten the rim of a margarita glass. Then, dip the rim into coarse sea salt to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.

  2. 2

    Mix the Ingredients

    In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz of reposado tequila, 1 oz of Cointreau, and 1 oz of fresh lime juice. Fill the shaker with 1 cup of ice.

  3. 3

    Shake

    Secure the lid on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until the mixture is well chilled.

  4. 4

    Strain into Glass

    Remove the lid and strain the mixture into the prepared margarita glass, ensuring not to disturb the salted rim.

  5. 5

    Garnish and Serve

    Garnish the drink with a lime wedge on the rim. Serve immediately and enjoy your Perfect Margarita!

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