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The Classic Margarita Recipe
Make the perfect Classic Margarita for your next cocktail night! This drink is so refreshing, great for any time of year, pre-dinner drinks, or any time you need a delicious cocktail.
Prep 15m
Total 15m
Yield 6 servings
Source: muydelish.com
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh squeezed lime juice
- 1 cup simple syrup
- 9 oz good tequila
- ΒΌ cup Triple Sec
- Lime wedge for garnish
- Salt or sugar for glass (optional)
Instructions
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To make the margarita mixture, combine the lime juice & simple syrup in a small pitcher.
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Fill the cocktail glasses with crushed ice (all the way to the top) and add the margarita mixture leaving some room for the tequila.
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Add 1.5 oz of tequila to each glass (one shot glass) and a splash of triple sec.
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Garnish with a lime wedge.
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Optional: Rub the rim of four 10-ounce glasses with a lime wedge and dip in salt or sugar prior to filling it with crushed ice.
Nutrition (per serving)
184 kcal Calories
20 g Carbs
Nutritional values are estimates from the original source.