Description
This perfect margarita blends crisp lime juice, smooth tequila, and a touch of sweetness for a refreshing, balanced cocktail that’s easy to make and impossible to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 ounces tequila
- 1 ounce fresh lime juice
- 1 ounce triple sec (or Cointreau)
- ½ ounce simple syrup
- Kosher salt (for rimming the glass)
- 1 lime wedge (for garnish)
Instructions
- Place your serving glass in the freezer to chill while you prepare the drink.
- In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup. Fill the shaker with ice.
- Rub a lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip into salt to coat.
- Shake the cocktail shaker vigorously for about 15 seconds until everything is well chilled.
- Strain the mixture into your prepared glass filled with fresh ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge or wheel and serve immediately.
Notes
- Use only fresh lime juice for the brightest flavor.
- Chill your glass for a cooler, more refreshing sip.
- Try flavored salt rims like chili-lime for added flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 glass
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: margarita, classic margarita, perfect margarita, easy margarita recipe, lime cocktail, summer drinks