Classic Margarita Recipe
2 servings
servings5 minutes
total timeIngredients
1 lime wedge, plus 2 lime wheels for garnish
1 tablespoon coarse salt, for glass rims
4 ounces (120ml) high-quality blanco tequila (see note)
2 ounces (60ml) Cointreau
1 1/2 ounces (45ml) fresh juice from 2 limes
Directions
Run lime wedge around the outer rims of 2 rocks glasses and dip rims in salt. Set aside.
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).
Fill glasses with fresh ice and strain margarita into both glasses. Garnish with lime wheels and serve.
Nutrition
Serving Size
Makes 2 drinks
Calories
206 kcal
Total Fat
0 g
Saturated Fat
0 g
Unsaturated Fat
0 g
Trans Fat
-
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
293 mg
Total Carbohydrate
13 g
Dietary Fiber
1 g
Total Sugars
8 g
Protein
0 g
2 servings
servings5 minutes
total time