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Classic Margarita

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Classic Margarita

Andy Pearson shows you how to mix the perfect margarita cocktail.

Ingredients

  • 35ml/1¼fl oz Reposado Tequila

  • 20ml/¾fl oz Cointreau

  • 35ml/1¼fl oz fresh lime juice

  • handful ice cubes

  • lime wedge, to garnish

Preparation method

  1. Pour the Tequila, Cointreau and lime juice into a cocktail shaker.

  2. Add a handful of ice cubes and shake vigorously for 10-15 seconds.

  3. Strain into a Martini glass with half the rim damped with water, then dipped in salt.

  4. Add a lime wedge on the rim by way of garnish.

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