nil's margarita

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• Method: shake
• Glass: Old-fashioned glass
• Garnish: Salt rim (optional) & lime wedge
• ABV: 21%

Ingredients

• Blanco tequila (100% agave) — 2 oz (60 ml)
• Cointreau triple sec liqueur — 1 oz (30 ml)
• Lime juice (freshly squeezed) — ½ oz (15 ml)
• Salt — 1 pinch
• Sugar syrup — ¼ oz (7.5 ml)

How to make it

1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
2. Fine strain into ice-filled glass.

A classic margarita with tequila and lime.

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