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classic margarita

Classic Margarita

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A crisp, refreshing, and perfectly balanced Classic Margarita made with silver tequila, fresh lime juice, and orange liqueur. Ready in just 5 minutes.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Drink
Cuisine: Italian-Mexican Fusion
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 ounces tequila blanco 100% de agave is best
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice Freshly squeezed only
  • 1 ounce orange liqueur Cointreau or high-quality Triple Sec
  • ¼ ounce agave nectar Optional, adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon kosher salt For rimming the glass
  • 1 wedge lime For the rim and garnish
  • 2 cups ice cubes For shaking and serving

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail shaker For mixing the drink
  • 1 Jigger For measuring liquids exactly
  • 1 Citrus juicer For juicing limes
  • 1 Hawthorne strainer For pouring

Method
 

  1. Rub a fresh lime wedge along the outside rim of your glass, then dip it into kosher salt.
  2. Add the tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave nectar into a cocktail shaker.
    squeezing fresh lime juice into cocktail shaker
  3. Fill the shaker with solid ice cubes and shake vigorously for 15 seconds until the outside is completely frosted.
    shaking margarita in frosted cocktail shaker
  4. Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice and strain the cocktail over the ice to serve.
    freshly strained margarita in salt rimmed glass

Nutrition

Serving: 150gCalories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 12gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 10gVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Always use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor; bottled juice will alter the taste significantly. Adjust the agave nectar to suit your personal preference for sweetness.

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