Classic Margarita
The perfect balance of tequila, fresh lime juice, and orange liqueur with a salt rim. This iconic Mexican cocktail is bright, refreshing, and tangy with the right amount of sweetness.
Ingredients
- 2 oz blanco tequila (100% agave preferred)
- 1 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- 1 1/2 oz fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz agave nectar (optional, for sweeter taste)
- as needed coarse salt (for rimming)
- 1 lime wedge (for garnish)
- as needed ice cubes
Instructions
-
1
Pour some as needed coarse salt (for rimming) onto a small plate.
-
2
Take a cocktail glass and run 1 lime wedge (for garnish) around the rim to moisten it.
-
3
Dip the rim of the glass into the salt, rotating gently to coat evenly. Set the glass aside.
-
4
Fill a cocktail shaker with as needed ice cubes.
-
5
Add 2 oz blanco tequila (100% agave preferred), 1 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or Triple Sec), 1 1/2 oz fresh lime juice, and 1/2 oz agave nectar (optional, for sweeter taste) (if using) to the shaker.
-
6
Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker feels cold.
-
7
Strain the mixture into the prepared salt-rimmed glass filled with fresh ice.
-
8
Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim of the glass.
-
9
Serve immediately while cold.