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Margarita

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You’ll notice there’s no triple sec. Trust us, it’s better this way.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1

Ingredients

Kosher salt (for serving)
1/2-inch thick lime wheel (for serving)
2 ounces tequila blanco
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
3/4 ounce simple syrup

Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Place some salt on a small plate. Rub rim of an old-fashioned or rocks glass with lime (reserve for serving); dip in salt. Fill with ice and set aside.

    Step 2

    Combine tequila, lime juice, and simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds.

    Step 3

    Strain cocktail through a Hawthorne strainer or a slotted spoon into reserved glass. Garnish with lime wheel.

TagsCocktailAlcoholBeveragesMargaritaTequilaMexicanLatin AmericanLimeCitrusFruitQuickEasy5 Ingredients or FewerBon Appétit

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