The Classic Margarita

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• Method: shake
• Glass: margarita glass
• Ice: ice
• Garnish: lime wedge
• ABV: 12%

Ingredients

• equal parts:
• Tequila
• Cointreau — 1/4 унции
• and fresh key lime juice
• Sea Salt

How to make it

1. Rub a wedge of lime around the rim of a chilled margarita glass, and salt the rim.
2. Fill prepared glass with ice.
3. Shake liquid ingredients with ice.
4. Strain into the prepared glass.
5. Squeeze the remaining lime wedge over the drink, and drop it in.

A classic cocktail with tequila and lime.

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