Classic margarita

Name: Classic margarita
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: Québécoise
Ingredients: 2 oz (60 ml) blanco tequila; 1 oz (30 ml) fresh-squeezed lime juice; ½ oz (15 ml) orange liqueur (Cointreau, Grand Marnier or triple sec); ½ oz (15 ml) agave syrup; Kosher salt, for the rim; Lime wedges, to moisten the rim and garnish

Preparation 5 min
Servings 1

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For 1 classic margarita

2 oz (60 ml) blanco tequila
1 oz (30 ml) fresh-squeezed lime juice
½ oz (15 ml) orange liqueur (Cointreau, Grand Marnier or triple sec)
½ oz (15 ml) agave syrup
Kosher salt, for the rim
Lime wedges, to moisten the rim and garnish

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Preparation

Pour about 2 tablespoons of kosher salt into a small flat plate.
Cut a lime wedge and moisten the entire rim of a margarita glass or rocks glass by rubbing the flesh of the wedge all the way around.
Dip the moistened rim into the salt, pressing lightly and rotating the glass to coat it evenly. Set aside.
Fill a shaker halfway with ice.
Add the blanco tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur and agave syrup to the shaker. Close the shaker and shake vigorously for 15 to 20 seconds, until the outside is frosted.
Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice. Strain the cocktail directly into the glass.
Garnish with a lime wheel on the rim and serve immediately.