Margarita
A classic Margarita made with fresh lime juice, tequila, and orange liqueur, served on the rocks with a salted rim. Perfect for any gathering or a relaxing evening at home.
NewPublished Mar 12, 2026
Prep Time10 min
Cook TimeNot set
Total10 min
Servings4
DifficultyEasy
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Ingredients
Servings4
Yields 4 servings
- (1/2 cups) fresh lime juice
- (1/4 cups) tequila
- (1/4 cups) orange liqueur (like Triple Sec or Cointreau)
- (1/4 cups) simple syrup
- (4) lime wedges (for garnish)
- (1/2 cups) coarse salt (for rimming glasses)
- ice cubes
Instructions
- 1
Start by preparing the glasses. Rub the rim of each glass with a lime wedge and dip it into 1/2 cup of coarse salt to coat the rim.
- 2
In a cocktail shaker, combine 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, 1/4 cup tequila, 1/4 cup orange liqueur, and 1/4 cup simple syrup.
- 3
Fill the shaker with ice cubes and shake well for about 15 seconds until chilled.
- 4
Strain the mixture into the prepared glasses filled with ice cubes.
- 5
Garnish each drink with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.
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