Classic Margarita Recipe

Tequila, orange liqueur, lime: The perfect margarita is all about fresh, crisp flavors. After testing all the ratios, this is the one we reach for.

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  Yield:Makes 2 drinks
  


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  Active time:
  5 minutes
  


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  Total time:5 minutes
  


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  Rated:
  
  
  
  
  
  
  5
  
  

Ingredients

• 1 lime wedge, plus 2 lime wheels for garnish


• 1 tablespoon coarse salt, for glass rims


• 4 ounces (120ml) high-quality blanco tequila (see note)


• 2 ounces (60ml) Cointreau


• 1 1/2 ounces (45ml) fresh juice from 2 limes

Directions

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   Run lime wedge around the outer rims of 2 rocks glasses and dip rims in salt. Set aside.

   
   
   
   


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   In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice. Fill with ice and shake until thoroughly chilled, about 15 seconds (the bottom of a metal shaker should frost over).

   
   
   
   


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   Fill glasses with fresh ice and strain margarita into both glasses. Garnish with lime wheels and serve.

   
   
   
   

SAVE

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