Can you make margaritas without triple sec?

Ingredients:

• 1 ½ ounces silver tequila

• 1 ounce fresh lime juice

• ½ ounce simple syrup

• ¾ ounce orange liqueur (such as Grand Marnier or Cointreau)

• Lime wedges, for garnish

• Salt, for garnish

Instructions:

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the tequila, lime juice, simple syrup, and orange liqueur.

2. Shake vigorously for 10 seconds.

3. Strain into a chilled coupe glass.

4. Garnish with a lime wedge and a sprinkle of salt.

Tips:

If you don't have simple syrup, you can also use agave nectar or honey.

For a sweeter margarita, add an extra ½ ounce of orange liqueur.

To make a spicy margarita, add a few dashes of hot sauce.

For a frozen margarita, blend the ingredients with 1 cup of ice.