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Don Julio Margarita

A restaurant-quality margarita that highlights the smooth flavor of Don Julio tequila with fresh lime juice and triple sec.
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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Drinks and Beverages
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 2 ounces Don Julio tequila blanco or reposado
  • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 0.5 ounce triple sec or Cointreau
  • 0.5 ounce fresh lime juice for rimming the glass
  • Ice cubes
  • Salt for rimming fine sea salt or margarita salt
  • Lime wedge for garnish

Equipment

  • Cocktail shaker or mason jar with tight lid
  • Jigger or measuring cup
  • Strainer (mesh or bar strainer)
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Margarita glass or rocks glass
  • Bar spoon (optional)
  • Shallow dish for salt or salt mixture

Method
 

  1. Chill your margarita glass in the freezer for at least five minutes to keep the drink cold longer.
  2. Pour 0.5 ounce fresh lime juice into a shallow dish and spread salt on a plate for rimming the glass.
  3. Dip the rim of the chilled glass into the lime juice, then rotate it in salt until evenly coated.
  4. Fill your cocktail shaker with ice cubes, filling it about halfway.
  5. Measure and pour 2 ounces of Don Julio tequila into the shaker.
  6. Add 0.5 ounce of triple sec or Cointreau to the shaker.
  7. Add 1 ounce of fresh lime juice to the shaker, ensuring no pulp or seeds are included.
  8. Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 10 to 15 seconds until the outside is ice-cold.
  9. Strain the margarita into the prepared glass, leaving the ice behind.
  10. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately while cold.

Notes

Don't cheap out on ice; use quality ice or freeze water in an ice tray at least 24 hours ahead of time.