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Margarita Cocktail Recipe

A refreshing tequila cocktail with bright lime juice, orange liqueur, and smooth agave sweetness served over ice.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1
Course: beverage
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces blanco tequila
  • 1/2 ounce orange liqueur
  • 1 ounce lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1/2 ounce agave syrup
  • Garnish: lime wheel
  • Garnish: kosher salt optional

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker
  • Jigger
  • Strainer
  • Rocks glass
  • Citrus juicer

Method
 

  1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Add blanco tequila to the shaker.
  3. Pour in orange liqueur.
  4. Add freshly squeezed lime juice.
  5. Add agave syrup.
  6. Shake well until chilled.
  7. Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
  8. Garnish with a lime wheel.
  9. Rim the glass with kosher salt if desired.
  10. Serve immediately.