Description
Sharp, refreshing, and perfectly balanced. The classic Margarita made with silver tequila, fresh lime juice, and triple sec. Salted rim, ice cold, and ready in five minutes.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 2 oz silver tequila (100% agave)
- 1 oz fresh lime juice (approximately 1 1/2 limes)
- 3/4 oz triple sec or Cointreau
- Coarse salt for the rim
- Ice for shaking and serving
- Lime wheel or wedge to garnish
Instructions
- Run a lime wedge around the outer rim of your glass. Dip in coarse salt to coat evenly. Set aside
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice
- Add tequila, fresh lime juice, and triple sec
- Shake hard for 10–15 seconds until very cold
- Fill the salted glass with ice
- Strain the Margarita over the ice
- Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge and serve immediately
Notes
Always use fresh lime juice, never bottled. 100% agave tequila makes a noticeable difference. Salt only the outer half of the rim so drinkers can choose.
For a sweeter Margarita add ¼ oz simple syrup to the shaker.
- Prep Time: 5
- Category: Cocktails
- Method: Cocktail Shaker
Nutrition
- Calories: 200