Margarita
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The most classic tequila cocktail of them all: the margarita! Likely originating in the 1930's, the margarita is one of the most classic sour cocktails: drinks that feature liquor, sweetener and citrus. The classic recipe is tequila, lime, and Cointreau, and it's perfect in its simplicity.
Ingredients
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2 ounces blanco tequila
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1/2 ounce orange liqueur
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1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
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1/2 ounce agave syrup
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Garnish: lime wheel
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Garnish: kosher salt (optional)
Directions
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Add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and agave syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and shake until well-chilled.
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Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
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Garnish with a lime wheel and kosher salt rim (optional).
Base Spirit: Tequila
