Description
A simple and refreshing classic margarita served over ice with a salted rim. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 oz (45ml) Tequila (Blanco or Reposado)
- 1 oz (30ml) Fresh Lime Juice
- 0.75 oz (22ml) Orange Liqueur (like Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- Ice
- Salt for rimming (Kosher or Sea Salt recommended)
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Prepare the glass: Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass. Dip the rim in salt to coat.
- Combine ingredients: In a cocktail shaker, add the tequila, fresh lime juice, and orange liqueur.
- Add ice: Fill the shaker with ice.
- Shake: Shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
- Strain: Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice. Strain the mixture from the shaker into the glass.
- Garnish: Garnish with a lime wedge.
- Serve: Enjoy your classic margarita!
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding a splash of simple syrup if desired.
- Experiment with different types of tequila to find your favorite.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg