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Classic Margarita

Rocks Tequila Easy

The definitive margarita. Fresh lime juice, quality tequila, properly balanced. No mix needed.

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Ingredients

  • lime wedge
  • coarse salt
  • ice
  • blanco tequila (2 oz)
  • Cointreau (1 oz)
  • lime juice (3/4 oz, fresh)
  • simple syrup (1/4 oz)
  • lime wheel

Instructions

Prepare the glass

  1. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass. Dip half the rim in coarse salt to create a half salt rim.
  2. Fill the glass with ice.

Make the drink

  1. Add blanco tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and simple syrup to a cocktail shaker with ice.
  2. Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
  3. Strain into the prepared glass.
  4. Garnish with a lime wheel.