The Best Classic Margarita Recipe

Name: The Best Classic Margarita Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 4 ounces tequila (silver recommended); 2 ounces lime juice (freshly squeezed (more if you like it tart)); 1 ounce Simple Syrup (recipe link in notes); 1 ounce orange liqueur (Grand Marnier); 1/2 teaspoon lime zest; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1 teaspoon sugar

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total: 5 minutes

Servings: 1

Author : Krissy Allori

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Ingredients

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4 ounces tequila (silver recommended)2 ounces lime juice (freshly squeezed (more if you like it tart))1 ounce Simple Syrup (recipe link in notes)1 ounce orange liqueur (Grand Marnier)1/2 teaspoon lime zest1 teaspoon kosher salt1 teaspoon sugar

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Instructions

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Step 1

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, lime juice, Simple Syrup and orange liqueur. Cover and shake until mixed and chilled, about 30 seconds.

Step 2

Use leftover lime to moisten edge of glass. Place salt, sugar, lime juice mixture on a small plate. Press the rim of the glass into the mixture to coat the rim.

Step 3

Fill glass with ice. Strain margarita into the glass. Enjoy!