Ingredients
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- 2 oz Tequila – Choose a good quality blanco or reposado tequila for best flavor.
- 1 oz Lime Juice – Freshly squeezed is recommended for optimal taste.
- 1/2 oz Triple Sec – Other orange liqueurs like Cointreau can be substituted.
- Salt – For rim, coarse sea salt is preferred for rimming the glass.
- Ice – As needed, crushed or cubed ice works well.
- Lime Wedge – For garnish, use a fresh lime slice for the best presentation.
Instructions
- Prepare the glass by rubbing a lime wedge around the edge and dipping it in salt.
- Combine tequila, lime juice, and triple sec in a shaker with ice.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.
Notes
Use freshly squeezed lime juice and good tequila for the best flavor. Experiment with different types of salt for unique flavors.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Cocktail
- Method: Shaking
- Cuisine: Mexican
- Diet: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: margarita, cocktail, tequila, lime juice