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A glass with a salted rim and a slice of lime filled with a margarita on the rocks.
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Classic Simple Margarita Cocktail

This easy recipe always gets raves, and it's perfect to stash away in the freezer until the party begins. And it only needs 3 ingredients and 5 minutes to make.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Cocktails
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: simple margarita
Servings: 1
Calories: 225.4kcal
Author: Susan Pridmore

Ingredients

  • 2 ounces Blanco tequila also called silver or white tequila
  • 1 ounce Triple Sec or Cointreau
  • 1 ounce Lime juice
  • Agave syrup (optional) if the drink is too tart from the lime juice
  • Lime wedges (optional) for the rim of the glass
  • Kosher salt (optional) for the rim of the glass

Instructions

  • Combine the tequila, Triple Sec, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker with 2-3 ice cubes. Shake vigorously for a few seconds. Set aside.
  • If you want to salt the rim of the glass, slice through the pulp of one of the lime wedges and slip it onto the rim of the glass. Slide it around the glass and discard it.
    Pour some kosher salt into a shallow bowl or plate. Turn the glass upside down and set it into the salt. You may need to lift and set the glass back into the salt a few times to get an even coat to your liking.
  • Pour the margarita mix into the glass.

Nutrition

Calories: 225.4kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.5g | Protein: 0.1g | Fat: 0.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.03g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.01g | Sodium: 3.4mg | Potassium: 42.8mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 9.6g | Vitamin A: 14.2IU | Vitamin C: 8.5mg | Calcium: 4.3mg | Iron: 0.1mg