Our Margarita cocktail recipe is really easy to rustle up and looks impressive with a signature salt rim and thinly sliced lime.
The classic cocktail is a perfect balance of tequila, Triple Sec and lime juice, mixed together to create a deliciously zingy cocktail. The salt rim off-sets the sweetness of the Margarita.
If you're looking for a cocktail that's even more refreshing on warm evenings then a classic Margarita, then there is a frozen Margarita. For an extra refreshing twist, we've made our frozen Margarita cocktail recipe with orange and lime ice lollies, all whizzed up in a blender. Or for an extra twist try our recipe for a Rose Margarita (aka a pink Margarita). Cheers.
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Yields:
1 serving(s)
Prep Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
5 mins
Ingredients
60ml
silver tequila
30ml
Triple Sec orange liqueur
30ml
fresh lime juice, plus lime wedge to serve
Ice, to shake and to serve
Directions
Step 1Shake tequila, Triple Sec, lime juice and a handful of ice in a sealed cocktail shaker (or a jam jar with a lid).
Step 2Put a little fine salt on a small plate. Rub the rim of a small glass with the lime wedge, then dip in the salt to coat.
Step 3Fill glass with more ice cubes, then strain in the margarita, garnish with a lime wedge and serve.
GH TIP: Easily turn this into a spicy marg by adding some slices of jalapeno into the shaker and straining.
Summer cocktail recipe ideas you need to try for the upcoming heatwave 😎☀️
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