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A vibrant green Margarita cocktail in a salt-rimmed glass, garnished with a lime wedge. Best Cointreau Cocktails.

Classic Margarita


  • Author: cocktailmixguide.com
  • Total Time: 5 min
  • Yield: 1 serving 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A refreshing and balanced margarita, perfect for any occasion.


Ingredients

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  • 2 oz Tequila Blanco
  • 1 oz Cointreau
  • 1 oz Fresh Lime Juice
  • Salt for rimming the glass
  • Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions

  1. Rim a margarita glass with salt.
  2. Combine tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice in a shaker filled with ice.
  3. Shake well until chilled.
  4. Strain into the prepared glass.
  5. Garnish with a lime wedge.

Notes

  • For a sweeter margarita, add a splash of simple syrup.
  • Adjust lime juice to your preference.
  • Prep Time: 5 min
  • Cook Time: 0 min
  • Category: Cocktail
  • Method: Shaken
  • Cuisine: Mexican-inspired

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 drink
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: Margarita, Cointreau, Tequila, Cocktail, Classic Cocktail, Lime, Salt