Classic Margarita Recipe

Name: Classic Margarita Recipe
Ingredients: 2 ounce high-quality tequila; 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice; lime wheel for garnish; coarse sea salt; 0.5 ounce high-quality orange liqueur

Jess Novak|Aug. 5, 2014 10:39 am EST

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Looking for a classic, perfect margarita? You've come to the right place.

Servings

1

Ingredients

2 ounce high-quality tequila
1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
lime wheel for garnish
coarse sea salt
0.5 ounce high-quality orange liqueur

Directions

Moisten the rim of a margarita glass with lime juice or water, then holding glass upside down, dip the rim into salt. Shake off excess salt. Combine tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker filled partway with ice. Shake until very cold, then strain the drink into prepared glass and enjoy.