Drinks

Classic Margarita

Fresh lime juice, triple sec, and good tequila are all you need to make the best margarita possible.

Classic Margarita
Servings 4
Difficulty Medium

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. 1

    Run lime wedge around the outer rims of 2 rocks glasses and dip rims in salt. Set aside.

  2. 2

    In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice. Fill with ice and shake until thoroughly chilled, about 15 seconds (the bottom of a metal shaker should frost over).

  3. 3

    Fill glasses with fresh ice and strain margarita into both glasses. Garnish with lime wheels and serve.