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Classic Margherita Cocktail
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5 from 2 votes

Margarita cocktails

Margaritas are such a fun and easy cocktail to make from scratch. Impress your friends at your next get together and make these Margarita cocktails at home.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Drinks
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: cocktails, cointreau, drinks, entertaining, lime, margarita, Tequila
Servings: 2
Author: Marie Muccio

Ingredients

  • 2 limes plus extra for garnish
  • 1 tbsp course salt for glass rim
  • 120 ml Blanco/silver Tequila
  • 60 ml cointreau

Instructions

  • Start by chilling your glasses by filling them to the brim with ice leave for a few minutes before removing the ice.
  • Run a lime wedge around the outer rims of 2 cocktail glasses. Dip the rims in salt to coat, set aside to dry before pouring in the liquid.
  • Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the lime juice, tequila and cointreau. Shake well for about 30 seconds to ensure the liquid is really chilled.
  • Fill your glasses with ice and strain the liquid evently into your cocktail glasses
  • Garnish with lime wheels and serve immediately.

Notes

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