Margarita Recipe

Margarita recipe — Shows up to everything and makes it better. No exceptions. Made with tequila. Originally from Mexico.

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The origin of the margarita is disputed — at least 10 different people have claimed to have invented it.

Ingredients

• 2 oz Tequila blanco (100% agave)
• 1 oz Fresh lime juice (freshly squeezed only)
• 0.75 oz Triple sec or Cointreau
• Salt (for the rim)
• Ice (for shaking)
• 1 Lime wheel (garnish)

Instructions

1. Salt the rim — run a lime wedge around the edge then dip in salt. Only half the rim if you prefer.
2. Add tequila, lime juice and triple sec to a shaker with ice.
3. Shake hard for 15 seconds.
4. Strain into your salted glass over fresh ice.
5. Garnish with a lime wheel. Drink immediately.

Category: cocktail | Difficulty: easy | Base spirit: tequila | ABV: 13.0-20.0%

Origin: Mexico