Classic Margarita Recipe

Name: Classic Margarita Recipe
Total time: 5 mins
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1.5 fluid ounces tequila; 1 fluid ounce orange flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau®); 0.5 fluid ounce lime juice; 1 cup ice; 1 lime wheel

The classic margarita cocktail, served straight up or on the rocks, is a timeless favorite. Discover why this popular cocktail is the ultimate thirst quencher!

Total time5 mins
Prep time5 mins
Yield1

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Servings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon kosher salt
1.5 fluid ounces tequila
1 fluid ounce orange flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau®)
0.5 fluid ounce lime juice
1 cup ice
1 lime wheel

Instructions

Get all your ingredients ready.
Place salt on a small plate. Use a damp paper towel to wet the rim of your glass. Dip the rim in salt to coat it evenly. Set the glass aside.
Mix tequila, orange liqueur, and fresh lime juice in a shaker. Add ice and shake well. Strain into your prepared glass filled with ice. Add a lime wedge for garnish.

Nutrition

Calories: 202 kcal
Fat Content: 0 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 12 g
Sodium Content: 5770 mg
Protein Content: 0 g
Carbohydrate Content: 14 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g