Classic margarita cocktail

Name: Classic margarita cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: Makes 1
Cuisine: Mexican recipes
Ingredients: 2 measures of tequila; 1 measure of orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier; Squeeze fresh lime juice

Easy
March 2004

Easy
March 2004

Makes 1
Takes 5 minutes to make

Try this classic margarita cocktail – a mix of tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice.

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Ingredients

2 measures of tequila
1 measure of orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier
Squeeze fresh lime juice

2 measures of tequila
1 measure of orange liqueur, such as Cointreau or Grand Marnier
Squeeze fresh lime juice

Method

Fill a shaker with ice and mix together two measures of tequila to one measure of orange liqueur (traditionally triple sec but Cointreau or Grand Marnier will do).
Squeeze in some fresh lime juice and shake well. Strain into salt-rimmed glasses and serve immediately.

Method

Fill a shaker with ice and mix together two measures of tequila to one measure of orange liqueur (traditionally triple sec but Cointreau or Grand Marnier will do).
Squeeze in some fresh lime juice and shake well. Strain into salt-rimmed glasses and serve immediately.