Classic Margarita Recipe

Name: Classic Margarita Recipe
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 lime wedge, plus 2 lime wheels for garnish; 1 tablespoon coarse salt, for glass rims; 4 ounces (120ml) high-quality blanco tequila (see note); 2 ounces (60ml) Cointreau; 1 1/2 ounces (45ml) fresh juice from 2 limes

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Total: 5 minutes

Servings: 2

Cost: $14.13 /serving

Author : The Serious Eats Team

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Ingredients

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1 lime wedge, plus 2 lime wheels for garnish1 tablespoon coarse salt, for glass rims4 ounces (120 milliliters) high-quality blanco tequila (see note)2 ounces (60 milliliters) Cointreau1 1/2 ounces (45 milliliters) fresh juice from 2 limes

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Instructions

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Step 1

Run lime wedge around the outer rims of 2 rocks glasses and dip rims in salt. Set aside.

Step 2

In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice. Fill with ice and shake until thoroughly chilled, about 15 seconds (the bottom of a metal shaker should frost over).

Step 3

Fill glasses with fresh ice and strain margarita into both glasses. Garnish with lime wheels and serve.