Classic Margarita
By Charlie
Published Feb. 13, 2026
This is the classic lime margarita. If you love tequila, this is an excellent choice.
Classic Margarita
Servings: 1 drink
Equipment
- shaker
- rocks glass or margarita glass
Ingredients
- 2 oz tequila blanco
- ¾ oz Cointreau (or triple sec)
- ¾ oz lime juice
- ½ oz simple syrup
- salt (for rim)
- lime wedge (for rim)
- ice
- optional: lime wedge garnish
Instructions
- Add the tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and simple syrup to a shaker with ice and shake for 10-15 seconds.
- Prepare the glass by rubbing the lime wedge along the outer edge of the rim, then dipping the rim into the salt to coat it.
- Strain the drink into the prepared glass.
- Add the optional lime wedge garnish to the rim.