The Perfect Margarita Recipe
Prep Time:
5
minutes
Cook Time:
0
minutes
Servings:
1
Serving
Ingredients
  • Lime wedge, for rimming and serving
  • Salt, for rimming the glass
  • Juice from 1 lime
  • 2 ounces tequila
  • 1 ounce Cointreau
  • ½ ounce agave
Directions
  1. Gently swipe the lime wedge across half of the rim of the serving glass.
  2. Add salt to a plate. Roll the lime-coated half of the glass in the salt.
  3. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
  4. Add all ingredients but the salt and lime wedge to the shaker.
  5. Cover and shake vigorously until frothy, about 20 seconds.
  6. Add a large ice cube to the serving glass.
  7. Strain the margarita over ice.
  8. Serve with lime wedge.