Classic Margarita Tequila Lime (Printable)
Citrusy tequila cocktail featuring triple sec and a salted rim, shaken and served over ice.
# What You Need:
→ Main Components
01 - 2 ounces tequila
02 - 1 ounce triple sec
03 - 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
04 - 0.5 ounce simple syrup
→ Garnish
05 - Salt for rimming the glass
# Directions:
01 - Moisten the rim of a chilled rocks glass with a lime wedge, then dip it into salt to coat evenly.
02 - In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, pour in tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and simple syrup.
03 - Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well-chilled. Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Relies on just five simple ingredients you might already have in your bar cart
- Quick to mix up and perfect for parties or a relaxing night in
- Fresh lime brings vibrant flavor that no bottled mix can replicate
02 -
- Packed with vitamin C from real lime juice
- Customizable sweetness to your own taste
- Mixes up in five minutes or less
03 -
- Always use fresh lime juice not bottled
- Balance is key if you prefer tangier drinks add an extra splash of lime or reduce the syrup
- Invest in a quality shaker a metal one chills cocktails much faster than glass
- Salting only half the rim gives guests the option to sip with or without the salty kick