Classic Margarita
A perfectly balanced tequila cocktail with fresh lime juice, triple sec, and a salted rim—the gold standard margarita.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 1
- Calories
- 165
Ingredients
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Step 1
Rim a chilled rocks glass or margarita glass by rubbing the lime wedge around the rim, then dipping it into a shallow dish of coarse sea salt until evenly coated on the outside.
Step 2
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice, then add 2 oz tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 1 oz triple sec. Shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker becomes frosty and cold.
Step 3
Strain the mixture into your prepared glass filled with fresh ice, pouring over the salted rim. Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim.
Step 4
Serve immediately and enjoy the bright, citrusy balance of tequila, lime, and orange liqueur.
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