Mexican•indulgent
Margarita
This classic margarita is the best margarita recipe you'll ever make! Made with 3 simple ingredients - tequila, triple sec, and lime juice.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- No separate cook time
- Yield
- 1 serving
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 2 ounces tequila ((blanco, reposado, or añejo))
- 1 ounce orange liqueur ((triple sec or Cointreau))
- 1 ounce lime juice
- ½ ounce agave or simple syrup ((optional))
- lime wedge and kosher salt, for rimming glass
- ice
Instructions
- 1
Run a lime wedge around the rim of a glass. Dip the edge of the glass in salt and fill with ice.
- 2
Add a few ice cubes to a cocktail shaker and add the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and sweetener (if using). Cover and shake to combine.
- 3
Strain the margarita into the prepared glass and garnish with a lime slice.