Authentic Classic Margarita

glass of a classic margarita with a lime

Servings: 1

Prep Time: 5

Total Time: 5

This classic margarita gets the ratios just right—tequila, Cointreau, and fresh lime for a margarita recipe that hits every time.

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Ingredients

1 ½ ounces tequila
1 ½ ounces Cointreau or triple sec*
1 ¼ ounces lime juice, about 1 lime
½ ounce Simple syrup, optional
Salt for the rim, optional
Lime wedge, for garnish

Instructions

Prep:

If you enjoy a salted glass, prep the rim of your glass by rubbing a lime wedge along the rim. Dip in tequila salt, and set aside.

Make the marg:

Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add tequila, lime juice, simple syrup (if using) and Cointreau. Shake until the sides are fully frosted.

Serve:

Add fresh ice into the prepared glass and strain the margarita into the glass. You can also use the ice from the shaker, this is up to you.
Garnish with a wedge of lime.

Notes

I follow the 1:1 triple sec to tequila ratio, mostly because I only use Cointreau. If you're using triple sec, which is less expensive, I recommend increasing the amount of simple syrup to 1 ounce to balance out this drink.

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