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Classic Margarita

Classic Margarita

Tequila, orange liqueur and fresh lime with a salted rim. The party favourite.

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Ingredients

  • 2 oz tequila
  • 1 oz orange liqueur
  • 1 oz lime juice
  • 1/2 oz simple syrup (optional)
  • Ice
  • Salt for the rim
  • Lime wheel to garnish

Steps

  1. Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a glass and dip it in salt.
  2. Add the tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice to a shaker with ice.
  3. Shake for about 15 seconds.
  4. Strain into the glass over fresh ice.
  5. Garnish with a lime wheel.

Make it a mocktail

Add a non alcohol swap. Swap the tequila and orange liqueur for zero proof tequila, or use orange juice, and keep the lime and salt.

Recipe and photo credit: Gimme Some Oven. Visit the original page for more photos and tips.

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