Margarita on the Rocks Recipe

Name: Margarita on the Rocks
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 cocktail
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 2 oz (60 ml) blanco tequila; 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice; 3/4 oz (22 ml) orange liqueur (e.g., Cointreau or Triple Sec); 1/2 oz (15 ml) simple syrup (optional, to taste); Kosher salt for rimming the glass; Lime wheel for garnish; Ice cubes

Mexican · Cocktail · 5 min total

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A classic cocktail with the perfect balance of tequila, lime, and orange liqueur, served over ice with a salted rim.

5
min prep

1
servings

220
kcal/serving

Ingredients

2 oz (60 ml) blanco tequila
1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice
3/4 oz (22 ml) orange liqueur (e.g., Cointreau or Triple Sec)
1/2 oz (15 ml) simple syrup (optional, to taste)
Kosher salt for rimming the glass
Lime wheel for garnish
Ice cubes

Instructions

Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass, then dip the rim into a plate of kosher salt to coat.
Fill the glass with ice cubes.
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup (if using). Shake vigorously for 15 seconds.
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over the ice.
Garnish with a lime wheel and serve immediately.

Tips

For a less sweet margarita, omit the simple syrup.
Use freshly squeezed lime juice for the best flavor.
To make a flavored margarita, muddle fresh jalapeño or fruit before adding the liquids.

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