How to Make a Margarita
Gather the following ingredients: 1 to 2 parts 100% agave tequila 1 part freshly squeezed lime juice 1 part triple sec coarse kosher or sea salt lime for garnish ice Tabasco sauce (optional); , Wet the rim of your glass with a lime., Salt your...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Gather the following ingredients: 1 to 2 parts 100% agave tequila 1 part freshly squeezed lime juice 1 part triple sec coarse kosher or sea salt lime for garnish ice Tabasco sauce (optional);
Cut a small slit into a slice of lime and place the lime on the rim of your glass.
Run the lime around the rim of your glass to wet it. , Pour some coarse (kosher or sea) salt onto a plate.
Holding your glass parallel to the plate, let its rim touch the salt and then slowly turn it.
Don’t just place the glass face-down into the salt like a cookie cutter.
You want to make sure the salt is only on the outside of the glass.
Alternatively, you can use sugar instead of salt to rim the glass. , Use large ice cubes, as smaller ones will melt more quickly and dilute your drink. , For 1 margarita, you’ll add 1 to 2 shots of tequila.
How much tequila you use will depend on your own personal tastes.
You may want to start with 1 part tequila and, if that doesn’t taste strong enough for you, you can always add more. , For 1 margarita, you’ll add 1 shot of triple sec. , For 1 margarita, you’ll add 1 shot of lime juice. , Do this for at least 15 seconds to ensure that the ingredients are fully mixed. , If you’d like to add ice to your margarita, be sure to add the ice cubes to your glass before pouring the drink (just to avoid splashing). , If you’d like, you can also add a splash of Tabasco sauce. , If you’re unsatisfied with the suggested ratios in this recipe, consider trying some of the following ones (tequila: triple sec: lime juice): 3:2:1 3:1:1 7:4:3 8:1.5:3 (to reduce the triple sec flavor) -
Step 2: Wet the rim of your glass with a lime.
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Step 3: Salt your glass’s rim.
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Step 4: Fill a cocktail shaker 2/3 to 3/4 full with ice.
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Step 5: Pour 1 to 2 parts tequila into the shaker.
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Step 6: Add 1 part triple sec to the shaker.
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Step 7: Add one part fresh lime juice to the shaker.
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Step 8: Shake vigorously.
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Step 9: Pour the drink from the shaker into your glass.
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Step 10: Garnish with a lime and enjoy!
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Step 11: Experiment with other ratios.
Detailed Guide
Cut a small slit into a slice of lime and place the lime on the rim of your glass.
Run the lime around the rim of your glass to wet it. , Pour some coarse (kosher or sea) salt onto a plate.
Holding your glass parallel to the plate, let its rim touch the salt and then slowly turn it.
Don’t just place the glass face-down into the salt like a cookie cutter.
You want to make sure the salt is only on the outside of the glass.
Alternatively, you can use sugar instead of salt to rim the glass. , Use large ice cubes, as smaller ones will melt more quickly and dilute your drink. , For 1 margarita, you’ll add 1 to 2 shots of tequila.
How much tequila you use will depend on your own personal tastes.
You may want to start with 1 part tequila and, if that doesn’t taste strong enough for you, you can always add more. , For 1 margarita, you’ll add 1 shot of triple sec. , For 1 margarita, you’ll add 1 shot of lime juice. , Do this for at least 15 seconds to ensure that the ingredients are fully mixed. , If you’d like to add ice to your margarita, be sure to add the ice cubes to your glass before pouring the drink (just to avoid splashing). , If you’d like, you can also add a splash of Tabasco sauce. , If you’re unsatisfied with the suggested ratios in this recipe, consider trying some of the following ones (tequila: triple sec: lime juice): 3:2:1 3:1:1 7:4:3 8:1.5:3 (to reduce the triple sec flavor)
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