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Classic margarita cocktail

With just four ingredients, this simple cocktail is the perfect balance of tequila, citrus flavors like lime juice and triple sec and sweetness from simple syrup. It’s so good!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: American
Keyword: classic margarita
Servings: 1
Calories: 232kcal
Author: Ros Singh

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ oz tequila
  • 1 oz triple sec
  • ¾ oz lime juice
  • ½ oz simple syrup (½ cup sugar and ½ cup water)
  • ice
  • salt (optional)

Equipment

  • cocktail shaker (optional)

Instructions

  • Prep lime slices, wedges or twists as garnish (optional).
  • Rub a lime wedge along to the top of the glass. Roll the glass in salt (optional).
  • Wash, cut and squeeze the lime. Strain the juice.
  • Place a small pot on the stove on medium heat.
  • Add equal parts sugar and water to make the syrup. Mix until sugar dissolves.
  • Bring to a boil. Leave to boil for 5 minutes.
  • Turn off the heat. Set aside to cool.
  • Add ice, tequila, triple sec, strained lime juice, and cooled syrup to a cocktail shaker.
  • Cover and shake.
  • Strain and pour into a chilled, prepped margarita glass.
  • Serve cold with any prepped garnish.