Description
Make a classic easy margarita cocktail with tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce orange liqueur (like Cointreau or Triple Sec)
- Salt for rimming the glass (optional)
- Lime wedges for garnish
Instructions
- If desired, rim a margarita glass with salt. Run a lime wedge around the rim and dip the rim in salt.
- Combine tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain the mixture into the prepared glass.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Notes
- Use good quality tequila for the best flavor.
- Freshly squeezed lime juice is essential for a vibrant taste.
- Adjust the proportions to your preference.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Drink
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: margarita, cocktail, tequila, lime, orange liqueur, classic, easy