Classic Margarita
A crisp tequila-lime cocktail with orange liqueur and a salted rim, shaken cold for a bright, bar-style margarita at home.
Prep 5 min · Makes 1 drink

Ingredients
- Salt
- Lime
Directions
- Swipe a lime wedge around the edge of a margarita glass, then turn the glass into salt so the rim is coated.
- Add ice cubes to a shaker.
- Pour in tequila, using 2 ounces, then add triple sec, using 1 ounce, followed by 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice.
- Close the shaker and shake hard for 10 seconds, stopping when the metal feels icy and frosted on the outside.
- Pour the cocktail through a strainer into the salted margarita glass, then serve.