Classic Margarita
Ingredients
-
1
ounce
blanco/silver tequila
-
1
ounce
orange liqueur, Cointreau or Grand Marnier
-
1
ounce
fresh lime juice
-
½
ounce
agave nectar or simple syrup
-
to taste
more agave nectar or simple syrup
-
as needed
for garnish
lime slices
-
as needed
for garnish
lime wedge
-
as needed
for rim
coarse salt
-
as needed
ice
Instructions
- Optionally salt the rim of the glass by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it in coarse salt.
- Fill the glass with ice.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave nectar with ice.
- Shake the mixture and strain it into the prepared glass.
- Taste the cocktail and stir in more agave nectar if desired.
- Garnish with lime slices and serve.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
1
Calories
200
Total fat
0g
Total carbohydrates
20g
Total protein
0g
Sodium
10mg
Cholesterol
0mg
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