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Margarita Cocktail

Margarita Cocktail

Photo Credit: © Shannon Graham
Everyone knows the Margarita, that refreshing drink that can be made in so many ways, take on many personalities and the must have summer cocktail. The Margarita is one of the most popular cocktails in North America and shows no signs of slowing down. There are a number of variations to the Margarita, so you're sure to find one that is just right for you. There are three basic ways you can serve this cocktail: neat (as in this recipe), on the rocks, or frozen. The next question is, salt, sugar or nothing on the rim of your glass. The possibilities really are endless.

Prep Time: 3 minutes

Total Time: 3 minutes

Yield: 1 Cocktail

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz tequila
  • 1/2 oz triple sec
  • dash of lemon or lime juice
  • 3 oz sour mix
  • lime wedge for garnish
  • salt or sugar to rim the glass (optional)

Preparation:

  1. Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
  2. Shake well.
  3. If desired, salt the rim of a chilled margarita glass.
  4. Pour contents, with ice, into the glass.
  5. Garnish with the lime wedge.

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User Reviews

 4 out of 5
Enjoyed It, Member BrodeurRA

This was my first time making margaritas without a mix and we thouroughly ejnoyed them. I did make my own sour mix though and it wasn't hard at all. I already had some simple syrup made so I mixed it 1 part simple syrup and 1 part of a mix of lemon and lime juice. It really turned out great and made me think of summer.

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