Original Margarita

Name: Original Margarita
Prep time: 2 min
Total time: 2 min
Ingredients: 30.00ml Cointreau; 30.00ml Blanco Tequila; 30.00ml Fresh Lime Juice

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The Original Margarita was originally created when Dallas socialite Margarita Sames mixed her two favorite spirits, Cointreau and tequila, together with lime juice while on vacation in Acapulco back in 1948. This original Margarita recipe has stood the test of over 70 years’ time.

Ingredients

Cocktail(s)

cl
oz
ml
parts

30.00
ml
Cointreau
30.00
ml
Blanco Tequila
30.00
ml
Fresh Lime Juice

How to make

Step 1/5
Make a salt rim on your glass
Step 2/5
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice
Step 3/5
Shake vigorously until well chilled
Step 4/5
Strain into a Margarita glass
Step 5/5
Garnish with a lime wheel

Should I use Cointreau as a Triple-sec in my cocktail recipe? YES !

Original Margarita

Ingredients

How to make

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Should I use Cointreau as a Triple-sec in my cocktail recipe? YES !

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