Margarita

A shaken cocktail made with Tequila Blanco, Cointreau, Fresh Lime Juice, served in a coupe or rocks glass.

• Shaken
• Coupe or Rocks
• Tequila
• #2 most essential

Ingredients

• 2 ozTequila Blanco
• 1 ozCointreau
• ¾ ozFresh Lime Juice
• GarnishSalt rim (optional)

How to make a Margarita

1. Add 2 oz Tequila Blanco, 1 oz Cointreau, ¾ oz Fresh Lime 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 coupe or rocks glass.
4. Garnish with salt rim (optional).

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