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Classic Lime Margarita

A simple, balanced margarita that combines fresh lime juice, quality tequila, and orange liqueur for a bright and refreshing cocktail.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 1 drink
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces 60 ml tequila, preferably 100% agave silver or blanco
  • 1 ounce 30 ml fresh lime juice, freshly squeezed
  • 0.5 ounces 15 ml Cointreau or triple sec
  • 0.5 ounces 15 ml agave nectar or simple syrup
  • Sea salt for rimming the glass
  • Ice 1 cup cubed or crushed
  • Lime wedge for garnish and rim dipping

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker or mason jar with lid
  • Jigger or shot glass for measuring
  • Bar spoon or long spoon for stirring
  • Strainer (if using a shaker)
  • Citrus juicer or manual lemon squeezer
  • Rocks glass or margarita glass
  • Small shallow dish for salt rim
  • Cutting board and sharp knife for lime wedges

Method
 

  1. Pour sea salt into a small shallow dish, wet the rim of your serving glass with a lime wedge, and roll the rim in salt until evenly coated.
  2. Fill the salt-rimmed glass with ice and set aside to chill while you prepare the margarita.
  3. Measure and pour 2 ounces (60 ml) of tequila into a cocktail shaker or mason jar.
  4. Add 0.5 ounces (15 ml) of Cointreau or triple sec to the shaker.
  5. Squeeze fresh limes until you have 1 ounce (30 ml) of juice, strain out any pulp, and add the juice to the shaker.
  6. Add 0.5 ounces (15 ml) of agave nectar or simple syrup to the shaker.
  7. Add 1 cup of ice to the shaker, seal it tightly, and shake vigorously for 10 to 12 seconds until the shaker is frosty.
  8. Strain the margarita into the prepared glass over fresh ice and garnish with a lime wedge. Serve immediately.

Notes

Use fresh ice in the serving glass rather than the ice used for shaking to keep the drink cold without extra dilution.