Margarita
CLASSIC · TEQUILA BLANCO 100% AGAVE

Margarita

The Margarita is the world's most ordered cocktail - a bold, bright meeting of 100% agave tequila, tangy lime, and sweet orange liqueur, served in a salt-rimmed glass for that perfect savory contrast.

Ingredients
Freshly Squeezed Lime Juice15 ml
Salt Rim
Lime Wedge
Glassware
cocktail glass
Chilled.
Flavor
BODYSWEETFRUITACIDHEATSMOKEEARTHBITTER

Lime · Orange · Sea salt

Estimated profile

Method
  1. 1

    Run a lime wedge around the rim of a chilled cocktail glass and dip into coarse salt.

  2. 2

    Add tequila, triple sec, and freshly squeezed lime juice into a cocktail shaker.

  3. 3

    Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until well chilled.

  4. 4

    Double-strain into the prepared salt-rimmed cocktail glass.

  5. 5

    Garnish with a lime wedge on the rim.

From the Bartender

Always use 100% agave tequila blanco - mixto tequilas introduce harsh sweetness that throws off the balance. For the best result, juice your limes fresh to order; bottled lime juice lacks the volatile aromatics that make a great Margarita sing.

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