A margarita is a cocktail made with tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice. The following are the ingredients and steps to make a classic margarita:
Ingredients:
- 2 oz. (1/4 cup) tequila
- 1 oz. (2 tablespoons) orange liqueur (Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or Triple Sec)
- 1 oz. (2 tablespoons) freshly squeezed lime juice
- Kosher salt
- Ice
Instructions:
- Run a lime wedge around the rim of a glass. Dip the edge of the glass in kosher salt and fill with ice.
- Add a few ice cubes in a cocktail shaker and add the tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice. Cover and shake to combine.
- Strain the margarita into the prepared glass and garnish with a lime slice.
Some variations of the recipe include adding sweetener such as agave nectar or simple syrup.
