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Classic Margarita

This classic margarita is crisp, refreshing, and made with just 4 simple ingredients. It's perfect for warm evenings or any easy at-home cocktail moment.
Course Drinks
Cuisine Southwestern
Difficulty Easy
Method Mixing
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 2 margaritas
Calories 243kcal
Author Kaleb

Ingredients

  • 4 oz tequila blanco
  • 1 ½ oz orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
  • 2 ½ oz fresh lime juice
  • ½ oz agave syrup
  • ice

For the rim (optional)

  • lime slices
  • flaky salt

Instructions

  • Prepare the cocktail. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine the tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and agave syrup. Shake for about 30 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty.
  • Serve. If you'd like a salted rim, rub the edge of a glass with a lime wedge (or a bit of water), then dip it into flaky salt. Fill two glasses with ice, strain the drink into each one, and garnish with a lime slice.

Nutrition

Serving: 1margarita | Calories: 243kcal

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