Classic Lime Margarita
Classic Lime Margarita
Ingredients
For the Margarita
- 6 fluid ounces tequila blanco
- 4 fluid ounces fresh lime juice
- 2 fluid ounces agave nectar, or simple syrup
- 2 fluid ounces orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
For the Garnish
- 1/4 cup kosher salt, for rimming
- 4 lime wedges, for rimming and garnish
- 4 lime wheels, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare your margarita glasses by pouring kosher salt onto a small, flat plate. Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of each glass to moisten. Dip the rim of each glass into the salt, rotating to coat evenly. Set the prepared glasses aside.
⏱️ 2 min
- 2
In a large cocktail shaker, combine the tequila blanco, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, and orange liqueur.
⏱️ 1 min
- 3
Fill the shaker about two-thirds full with ice.
⏱️ 1 min
- 4
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds, until the shaker feels well-chilled and frosty on the outside.
⏱️ 1 min
- 5
Fill the prepared margarita glasses with fresh ice. Strain the margarita mixture evenly into the four glasses.
⏱️ 3 min
- 6
Garnish each glass with a fresh lime wedge or lime wheel. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min
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Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Classic Lime Margarita
Ingredients
For the Margarita
- 6 fluid ounces tequila blanco
- 4 fluid ounces fresh lime juice
- 2 fluid ounces agave nectar, or simple syrup
- 2 fluid ounces orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Triple Sec
For the Garnish
- 1/4 cup kosher salt, for rimming
- 4 lime wedges, for rimming and garnish
- 4 lime wheels, for garnish
Instructions
- 1
Prepare your margarita glasses by pouring kosher salt onto a small, flat plate. Take a lime wedge and run it around the rim of each glass to moisten. Dip the rim of each glass into the salt, rotating to coat evenly. Set the prepared glasses aside.
⏱️ 2 min - 2
In a large cocktail shaker, combine the tequila blanco, fresh lime juice, agave nectar, and orange liqueur.
⏱️ 1 min - 3
Fill the shaker about two-thirds full with ice.
⏱️ 1 min - 4
Secure the lid on the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds, until the shaker feels well-chilled and frosty on the outside.
⏱️ 1 min - 5
Fill the prepared margarita glasses with fresh ice. Strain the margarita mixture evenly into the four glasses.
⏱️ 3 min - 6
Garnish each glass with a fresh lime wedge or lime wheel. Serve immediately and enjoy!
⏱️ 2 min