Margarita
Classicsourclassic
Ingredients
- Tequila50 ml
- Triple Sec20 ml
- Lime juice25 ml
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Glass
Coupe
Garnish
Lime wheel & salt rim
Method
- 01Salt the rim of a coupe glass (optional).
- 02Shake all ingredients with ice.
- 03Strain into the glass.
Bartender's Notes
- Use 100% agave tequila — mixto tequila will dominate the drink.
- Fresh lime is non-negotiable. The whole balance hangs on it.
- Salt only half the rim so a salt-shy drinker can sip from the other side.
Origin story
The exact origin is disputed, but the Margarita is most often linked to Mexican border bars in the late 1930s and 1940s.
