Description
A refreshing and simple classic margarita recipe made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz (60 ml) silver tequila
- 1 oz (30 ml) triple sec
- 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice
- 1/2 oz (15 ml) simple syrup (optional)
- Salt or sugar for rimming (optional)
- Lime wedge for garnish
Instructions
- Rim a glass with salt or sugar by rubbing a lime wedge around the edge and dipping it in a plate of salt or sugar.
- Fill a shaker with ice.
- Add tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and simple syrup (if using).
- Shake well for about 15 seconds.
- Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust sweetness with more or less simple syrup.
- For a stronger drink, increase the tequila slightly.
- Serve immediately for the best taste.
- Prep Time: 5 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Shaken
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cocktail
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 2mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg