Classic Margarita
Lucas
1 months ago
Prep Time
5 minutes
Difficulty
Easy
Glass
Short, wide glass (Old Fashioned or Rocks glass)
Garnish
Lime wheel or wedge, salted rim optional
The Classic Margarita is a refreshing, tart, and citrusy cocktail that perfectly balances the warm bite of Jose Cuervo with the bright tang of lime and a touch of sweet triple sec. It's a favorite among tequila lovers and a staple in the cocktail world.
Ingredients
- 1Jose Cuervo
- 2Lime
- 3Triple sec
- 4Ice
- 5Salt
Instructions
- 1
Cut a lime into wedges
- 2
Use 1 wedge to rub around the rim of a glass
- 3
Dip the rim in salt (optional), and set aside
- 4
Juice the remaining lime wedges to get about 1 oz (30 ml) of lime juice
- 5
In a shaker, combine the lime juice, 2 oz (60 ml) of Jose Cuervo, 1 oz (30 ml) of triple sec, and ice
- 6
Shake well until the outside of the shaker feels cold
- 7
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice
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