Description

My favorite margarita recipe made with tequila, fresh lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup.

Ingredients

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2 ounces blanco or reposado tequila
1 ounce fresh lime juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup
1/2 ounce triple sec or Cointreau

Margarita pitcher (serves 10)

2 1/2 cups blanco or reposado tequila
1 1/4 cups fresh lime juice
2/3 cup simple syrup
2/3 cup triple sec or Cointreau

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Instructions

For the salted rim, take a lime wedge and wipe the rim of a margarita glass or double old-fashioned glass. I like to only do half of the rim. Dip in margarita salt, rotating until coated.
Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with plenty of ice. Shake vigorously and pour straight into the glass with the (now crushed) ice from the shaker. Garnish with a lime wheel. Class this recipe up further by serving it over a giant ice cube.

Notes

If making a pitcher, mix without ice and pour over ice as served. This prevents dilution or ice from melting in the pitcher. Store in the fridge to keep chilled. If too strong, add 1-2 ounces of water to the pitcher.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1
Calories: 215
Sugar: 6.4g
Sodium: 11mg
Fat: 0g
Saturated Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 19.7g
Fiber: 0.1g
Protein: 0.1g
Cholesterol: 0mg

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