Californian Margarita

A shaken cocktail made with Tequila Blanco, Triple Sec, Fresh Lemon Juice, served in a rocks glass.

• Shaken
• Rocks
• On the Rocks
• Tequila

Ingredients

• 1½ ozTequila Blanco
• ¾ ozTriple Sec
• ¾ ozFresh Lemon Juice
• ¼ ozFalernum
• GarnishSalt Rim
• GarnishLime Wedge

How to make a Californian Margarita

1. Add 1½ oz Tequila Blanco, ¾ oz Triple Sec, ¼ oz Falernum, ¾ oz Fresh Lemon Juice to a cocktail shaker.
2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10–12 seconds, until the tin is frosted and well chilled.
3. Double-strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
4. Garnish with salt rim, lime wedge.

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• Frozen Margarita
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