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No Mix Margarita

A refreshing and simple margarita made with real ingredients, perfect for gatherings or a relaxing evening.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 2 cocktails
Course: Cocktail
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main
  • 4 oz tequila
  • 2 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz orange liqueur like Cointreau or Triple Sec
  • 1 oz simple syrup adjust to taste
  • Ice for shaking and serving
  • Salt for rimming glass, optional
  • Lime wedges for garnish

Equipment

  • Shaker
  • Jigger or measuring cup
  • Glass for serving
  • Juicer (optional, for fresh lime juice)
  • Strainer (if desired)

Method
 

  1. Rim your glass with salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the rim and dipping it into a plate of salt.
  2. Gather all your ingredients and equipment.
  3. Using a jigger or measuring cup, measure out the tequila, fresh lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup.
  4. Add the measured ingredients to your shaker.
  5. Fill the shaker with ice, about halfway.
  6. Shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
  7. Strain the mixture into your prepared glass filled with ice.
  8. Garnish your margarita with a lime wedge on the rim.
  9. Serve immediately and enjoy the fruits of your labor!

Notes

Adjust the sweetness of the simple syrup to your taste; you can always add more later.