Margarita

HOW TO MAKE A 

The Margarita is a classic cocktail made from tequila, orange liqueur, and freshly squeezed lime juice. Serve it on the rocks or without ice.

WHAT YOU NEED

tequila orange liqueur fresh lime juice simple syrup coarse salt lime wheel

Cut a lime wheel from the center of the lime and reserve for garnish. Squeeze the juice from the two ends.

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Use the squeezed end of a lime to rub the entire rim of the glass.

2

Gently dip the rim of the glass into the salt to coat.

3

Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes. Add tequila.

4

Add orange liqueur (and simple syrup if using) and shake vigorously for about 20 seconds.

5

Strain tequila mixture over ice (if desired) and garnish with lime wheel.

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If you’ve ever ordered one of these tasty cocktails from an authentic Mexican restaurant, it’s likely that it came from a cocktail shaker, not a bottle.