Classic Margarita Recipe
This simple margarita is fresh, tart, and perfectly balanced. Made with fresh lime juice, smooth tequila, and a splash of orange liqueur, it’s served on the rocks with a salted rim for that classic margarita flavor.
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Servings: 1 serving
Ingredients
- 2 ounces tequila
- ½ ounce orange liqueur Grand Marnier, Cointreau or Triple Sec
- 1 ½ ounce fresh lime juice
- ½ ounce agave to taste
- Ice cubes
- lime wedge to rim glass
- salt to rim glass
Equipment
Instructions
- Rim a rocks glass by running a lime wedge around the edge then dipping it in a flat dish of salt. Add ice cubes.
- Add the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, agave and ice to the shaker. Shake until blended and fully chilled, about 15 seconds.
- Strain into the prepared glass, garnish, and serve.
