The Classic Margarita

A perfectly balanced cocktail featuring premium tequila, Cointreau, and fresh lime juice, served in a salt-rimmed glass. This traditional Mexican cocktail offers the perfect blend of sweet, sour, and salty flavors.

1 servings
3 min

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces tequila made from 100 percent agave, preferably reposado or blanco
  • 1 ounce Cointreau
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 1 pinch Salt for garnish

Cooking Instructions

  1. 1.

    Combine tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice in cocktail shaker filled with ice. Moisten rim of Margarita or other cocktail glass with lime juice or water. Holding glass upside down, dip rim into salt. Shake and strain drink into glass and serve.

    3 min

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