How to Mix a Good Margarita (3 Steps)

The key to mixing a deliciously refreshing margarita is simplicity. The famous drink is far-too-often over-sweetened with sugary syrups and mixes that greatly overpower the foundation of the margarita, tequila. Clear tequila, fresh-squeezed key lime juice, orange liqueur, such as triple sec or Cointreau, a little bit of sugar and plenty of ice are all it takes to create a classic margarita. This basic recipe is perfect for your next get-together, and it can be easily personalized to your specific tastes.

Things You'll Need

2 oz. blanco, silver or reposado tequila
1 oz. triple sec/orange liqueur
1 oz. key lime juice
Sugar
Kosher salt

Lime wedge
Ice
Shaking tin
Margarita glass

Instructions

Prepare your margarita glass by rimming it with kosher salt, then filling it with ice.
Juice limes to produce 1 oz. of fresh juice. Add lime juice, tequila, triple sec/orange liqueur and a spoonful of sugar to a shaker tin filled halfway with ice.
Shake and strain into the margarita glass. Garnish with a wedge of lime.

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