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Classic Margarita

February 22, 2023

Classic Margarita

A classic cocktail, originally from Mexico, it’s most sublime when made with freshly squeezed lime juice (not lemon), Cointreau (not any other orange liqueur) and served cold, never frozen.

SERVES 2

INGREDIENTS

salt, to taste
100ml tequila
50ml Cointreau
juice of 2 freshly squeezed limes
4 ice cubes

METHOD

SKIM the rim of the glass with a quarter of lime (or dipping it into a shallow saucer of water), then lightly dipping the rim into a saucer of salt. Wait a few minutes before using the glasses, to allow the salt to dry.

IN a cocktail shaker or clean jar and lid, combine the tequila, Cointreau, freshly squeezed lime juice and ice cubes. Shake gently to combine.

STRAIN into 2 glasses, removing the ice cubes, and serve at once.

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Classic Margarita

Serves: 2

Ingredients

salt, to taste
100ml tequila
50ml Cointreau
juice of 2 freshly squeezed limes
4 ice cubes

Instructions

Skim the rim of the glass with a quarter of lime (or dipping it into a shallow saucer of water), then lightly dipping the rim into a saucer of salt. Wait a few minutes before using the glasses, to allow the salt to dry.

In a cocktail shaker or clean jar and lid, combine the tequila, Cointreau, freshly squeezed lime juice and ice cubes. Shake gently to combine.

Strain into 2 glasses, removing the ice cubes, and serve at once.