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simple margarita recipe - A fresh margarita with a salt rim and lime garnish on a wooden table.

Classic Simple Margarita

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A clean, crisp, and refreshing 3-ingredient cocktail that highlights the flavors of agave and fresh lime.

  • Total Time: PT5M
  • Yield: 1 cocktail 1x

Ingredients

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2 oz Blanco Tequila
1 oz Freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 oz Agave nectar (or simple syrup)
Ice cubes
Coarse sea salt for the rim
Lime wedge for garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the glass by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into a plate of coarse salt.
Step 2: In a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar.
Step 3: Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 15-20 seconds until well-chilled.
Step 4: Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice.
Step 5: Garnish with a fresh lime wedge and serve immediately.

Notes

Always use fresh lime juice for the best flavor profile.

  • Prep Time: PT5M
  • Cook Time: PT0M
  • Category: Drinks, Snacks & Holiday Treats
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cocktail
  • Calories: 165 kcal
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 8g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0.1g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg
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