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Classic Margarita

Originating in the 1940's, the margarita is a favorite all over the world.
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Total Time 5 minutes
Course Cocktails, Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 1 person
Calories 248 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail shaker
  • 1 Jigger
  • 1 Cocktail Strainer
  • 1 Glass w/ salted rim

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz. silver tequila *whichever you prefer
  • 1 oz. fresh squeezed lime juice
  • .75 oz. agave mix or simple syrup *agave mix is agave/water as discussed above
  • 1 tbsp coarse salt or tajin

Instructions
 

  • Mix tequila, lime juice, and agave (or simple syrup) in shaker.
    2 oz. silver tequila, 1 oz. fresh squeezed lime juice, .75 oz. agave mix or simple syrup
  • Shake vigorously with ice for 10 seconds
  • Strain over fresh ice in salt-rimmed glass
    1 tbsp coarse salt or tajin
  • Garnish with lime

Nutrition

Serving: 1glassCalories: 248kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 0.2gSodium: 424mgPotassium: 52.2mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 13gCalcium: 7.5mgIron: 0.1mg
Keyword lime, margarita, saltedrim, tequila
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