Total Time: 3 minutes
Yield: 1 Cocktail
Ingredients:
1 1/2 ounces tequila
1/2 ounce triple sec (Cointreau is recommended)
1 ounce fresh lime juice
Lime wedge for garnish
Salt or sugar to rim the glass (optional)
Preparation:
Pour the ingredients into a cocktail shaker with ice cubes.
Shake well.
If desired, salt the rim of a chilled margarita glass.
Pour contents, with ice, into the glass.
Garnish with the lime wedge.
Alternative Margarita Recipe:
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)
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