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Classic Margarita

Author: Brandy O'Neill - Nutmeg Nanny
This classic margarita is tangy, tart, and refreshing with lime juice, Cointreau, and tequila. Serve on the rock or frozen!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 2 cocktails

Ingredients

  • 1 lime wedge
  • 2 tablespoons kosher salt
  • 2 cups of ice
  • 4 ounces gold tequila
  • 4 ounces fresh squeezed lime juice
  • 2 ounce Cointreau
  • 2 ounces simple syrup

Instructions

  • Place your kosher salt onto a flat small plate. 
  • Use your wedge of lime to moisten the rim of your glasses.
  • Dip the edges of the rim of the glass onto the salt plate.
  • Set the glass aside. 
  • Place your lime juice, Tequila, Cointreau, simple syrup, and ice in a blender.
  • Blend until smooth. 
  • Serve immediately and garnish with mint or extra lime slices. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 291kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Sodium: 3787mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g
Course Drinks
Cuisine Tex Mex
Keyword frozen margarita, homemade classic margarita, homemade margarita, how to make a margarita, lime cocktails, lime margarita, mexican cocktails, on the rocks margarita
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