This classic margarita is the best margarita recipe you'll ever make! Made with 3 simple ingredients - tequila, triple sec, and lime juice.
Ingredients
2ouncestequila(blanco, reposado, or añejo)
1ounceorange liqueur(triple sec or Cointreau)
1ouncelime juice
lime wedge and kosher salt, for rimming glass
ice
Instructions
Run a lime wedge around the rim of a glass. Dip the edge of the glass in kosher salt and fill with ice.
Add a few ice cubes in a cocktail shaker and add the tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice. Cover and shake to combine.
Strain the margarita into the prepared glass and garnish with a lime slice.
Notes
To sweeten your drink, you can add 1/2-1 ounce of agave syrup or simple syrup to your liking.
Don't have a cocktail shaker? You can stir all of the ingredients in a separate glass, shake them in a mason jar, or simply pour all of the ingredients into the prepared iced glass. Shh! I won't tell.