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Refreshing margarita in a salt-rimmed glass with a lime wedge against a summer backdrop.
Alyssa

Margaritas

My favorite margarita recipe is made with just 3 easy ingredients! See instructions below for how to make a single serving or a big pitcher for a party.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 ounces silver tequila
  • 1 ounce orange liqueur (Cointreau, Grand Marnier or Triple Sec)
  • 3/4 ounce freshly-squeezed lime juice
  • to taste optional sweetener: agave nectar or simple syrup
  • cup ice
  • lime wedge and coarse salt for rimming the glass

Method
 

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

Notes

This refreshing margarita is perfect for any occasion!