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Classic Margarita Recipe

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Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • - 2 oz blanco silver tequila
  • - 1 oz orange liqueur such as Cointreau, Triple Sec, or Citrónge
  • - 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • - 1/4–1/2 oz agave syrup or simple syrup to taste
  • - Ice
  • - Lime wedge and coarse salt for garnish optional

Method
 

  1. If desired, rim a glass with a lime wedge and dip in coarse salt.
  2. Combine tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and syrup in a shaker with ice.
  3. Shake vigorously until chilled.
  4. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
  5. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Notes

Taste and adjust sweetener as needed. Always use freshly squeezed lime juice for best flavor. For a smoother, less tart drink, increase the syrup slightly. The classic 2:1:1 ratio (tequila:orange liqueur:lime juice) is a reliable starting point.