Description
Make the best classic margarita with these simple tips. This recipe is quick, easy, and perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz lime juice
- 1 oz Cointreau or triple sec
- Lime wedge, for garnish
- Salt, for rimming (optional)
Instructions
- Salt the rim of your glass, if desired.
- Combine tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau in a shaker with ice.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Strain into your prepared glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
Notes
- Use fresh lime juice for the best flavor.
- Adjust the sweetness to your liking by adding a splash of agave nectar.
- For a spicy margarita, add a slice of jalapeño to the shaker.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 margarita
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg