RECIPE: HOW TO DO CLASSIC MARGARITA COCKTAIL

RECIPE: HOW TO DO CLASSIC MARGARITA COCKTAIL

Learn how to make a perfect classic margarita cocktail with our easy recipe. Plus discover how to scale up this classic Mexican tequila drink to serve a crowd.

RECIPE HOW TO DO CLASSIC MARGARITA COCKTAIL

Dificulty: Easy
Portion: Makes 1
Time: Takes 5 minutes to make

Ingredients

60ml good quality tequila
45ml fresh lime juice
30ml orange liqueur (Grand Marnier, Cointreau or Triple Sec)
1 cup crushed ice, plus extra to serve (optional)
1 lime wedge to serve
Fine sea salt to serve

Step by step preparation

Put the crushed ice in a cocktail shaker, then pour over the tequila, lime juice and Grand Marnier. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 1 minute.
Sweep the lime wedge around the rim of a cocktail or lowball glass to moisten the edge with a little lime juice. Dip the rim of the glass into fine salt and shake off excess. Strain the margarita into the prepared glass, filled with fresh crushed ice if you like. Serve garnished with the lime wedge.

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