Classic Margarita

Classic Margarita

The perfect margarita — fresh lime, quality tequila, and a salted rim

By RecipesQueen Kitchen • June 10, 2026

Prep: 5 min
Cook: 0 min
Servings: 1
Difficulty: Easy
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A real margarita is nothing like those neon-colored mixes. It's three ingredients in perfect balance — fresh lime juice, quality tequila, and orange liqueur, shaken until ice cold.

Fresh lime juice is non-negotiable. Bottled lime juice will ruin the drink.

Rim the glass with kosher salt for that classic salty-sweet-tart combination.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz blanco tequila
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 oz Cointreau or triple sec
  • 1/2 oz agave syrup
  • 1 wedge lime
  • 1 tbsp kosher salt for rim

Instructions

  1. 1

    Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass. Dip in kosher salt.

  2. 2

    Combine tequila, lime juice, Cointreau, and agave in a shaker with ice.

  3. 3

    Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until ice cold.

  4. 4

    Strain over fresh ice in the salt-rimmed glass. Garnish with lime.