Citrusy · Sour / Tart · Spirit Forward
Classic Margarita
A bright agave sour balancing earthy tequila, orange liqueur, lime, and an optional salty edge.
- Main alcohol
- Tequila
- Estimated strength
- Moderate
- Technique
- Shaken
- Serving style
- Served up
- Glass
- Margarita Glass
- Garnish
- lime wheel
- Carbonation
- Still
Ingredients
- 2 oz Tequila
- 1 oz Lime Juice
- 0.5 oz Triple Sec
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1 piece Lime Wedge
- 1 piece Lime Wheel
- 1 cup Ice
Instructions
- Salt the rim using a lime wedge.
- Combine tequila, lime juice, and triple sec in a shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously for 15 seconds. Strain over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.