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Classic Margarita

A crisp tequila sour with lime and orange liqueur.

tequilaEasy~18% ABV
MethodShakeGlassCoupeIcenoneGarnishlime wheel and optional salt rim
Recipe
Serves1
Ingredients
  • 2 ozblanco tequila
  • 1 ozfresh lime juice(freshly squeezed)
  • ¾ ozorange liqueur(such as Cointreau)
  • ¼ ozagave syrup(optional, to taste)
  • lime wheel and optional salt rimgarnish
Instructions
  1. 1If desired, rim half the coupe glass with salt and set aside.
  2. 2Add tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur and agave syrup to a shaker.
  3. 3Fill the shaker with ice.
  4. 4Shake hard for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.
  5. 5Strain into the chilled coupe glass.
  6. 6Garnish with a lime wheel.
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History & Origin

A mid-20th-century Mexican-American classic with many origin stories.

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