The BEST Margarita Ever!
If there is one cocktail recipe you need to know how to make, it's a classic margarita! This easy, 4-ingredient recipe is all you need to to know for how to make a margarita.
Ingredients
- 2 cups ice cubes preferably purchased bagged ice (see notes)
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 1 ounce Cointreau
- 3/4 ounce lime juice
- Squeeze of lemon juice
- Lime slice or wedge for garnish
- Salt for rim optional
Instructions
- Place the ice in a cocktail shaker. Add the tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, and lemon juice,
- Shake vigorously about 60 times (yes, 60 times!), until the shaker is cold and almost frosted.
- Pour into the margarita glass with the ice cubes. Garnish as desired and serve immediately.
Notes
- Bagged ice is essential for a quality Margarita because it dilutes the drink the correct amount, see post for more info.
- Cointreau is less sweet than triple sec and more authentic.