Mini Margarita
All the bright, citrusy perfection of the world's most popular cocktail concentrated into a vibrant one-sip sensation with a salt-rimmed edge.
- 1 ozblanco tequila
- ½ ozfresh lime juice
- ½ ozcointreau
- Lime wheel or wedgegarnish
- 1If desired, rim a shot glass with salt by running a lime wedge around the edge and dipping in salt.
- 2Add tequila, fresh lime juice, and Cointreau to a shaker with ice.
- 3Shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds until frosty cold.
- 4Strain into the prepared glass.
- 5Garnish with a small lime wheel or wedge.
- 6Serve immediately while ice cold.
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The Margarita's origins remain delightfully disputed, with stories ranging from Tijuana in the late 1930s to Acapulco in the 1940s. What's undisputed is its status as the world's most ordered cocktail. The mini version brings this Mexican classic into the tiny cocktail revolution, offering the same balanced interplay of tequila, lime, and orange liqueur in a format that stays bright and cold throughout. Perfect for cocktail flights, tasting parties, or when you want just a taste of paradise.
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