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Classic Margarita

Classic Margarita

No summer cocktail collection is complete without the quintessential margarita. This timeless classic balances the tartness of lime juice with the earthiness of tequila, all complemented by a hint of sweetness. It's simple, it's iconic, and it never fails to please.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 1 serving
Calories 224 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 cocktail shaker
  • 1 cocktail strainer
  • 1 cocktail glass
  • 1 cocktail jigger
  • 1 cocktail spoon
  • 1 citrus juicer

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz triple sec
  • 3/4 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1/4 oz simple syrup
  • Salt - for rimming
  • Lime wedge - for garnish

Instructions
 

  • Begin by rimming your cocktail glass with salt. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip the rim into a shallow plate of salt.
  • In a cocktail shaker, add tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, and simple syrup.
  • Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  • Strain the mixture into your prepared glass filled with ice.
  • Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.

Notes

For a spicy twist, add a few slices of jalapeno to the cocktail shaker for some heat.
For a fruity twist, add a splash of orange juice to the mixture.
To make a frozen margarita, blend the ingredients with ice instead of shaking them.

Nutrition

Calories: 224kcal
Keyword Alcoholic, Cocktails
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