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How I Make Margaritas for Every Party — 3-Ingredient Classic

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Prep
5 min
Total
5 min
Serves
1
Calories
200 kcal
Carbs
10.00 g

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 ouncessilver tequila
  • 1 ounceorange liqueur (Cointreau, Grand Marnier or Triple Sec)
  • 3/4 ouncefreshly-squeezed lime juice
  • to tasteoptional sweetener: agave nectar or simple syrup
  • cupice
  • —lime wedge and coarse salt for rimming the glass

Instructions

  1. 1

    Run a lime wedge (the juicy part) around the top rim of your serving glass. Fill a shallow bowl or plate with salt, then dip the rim until it is covered with your desired amount of salt. Set aside.

  2. 2

    Add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and a few ice cubes to a cocktail shaker. Cover and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds. Give the mix a taste and stir in a teaspoon or two of sweetener if desired.

  3. 3

    Fill the prepared serving glass with ice. Strain in the margarita mix, garnish with a lime slice, serve and enjoy. Cheers!