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Classic Lime Margarita

Yields1 ServingPrep Time5 mins

The Classic Lime Margarita is a tequila-based cocktail recipe was created by Francisco “Pancho” Morales in 1942 at Tommy's Place in Juárez, Mexico. This variation was adapted from The Essential Cocktail Book by the editors of PUNCH and Megan Krigbaum.

Classic Lime Margarita Cocktail Recipe

Ingredients
 2 oz Tequila Reposado
 ½ oz Triple Sec
 ½ oz Lemon Juice
 ½ oz Lime Juice
 ½ oz Agave Syrup
 2 tsp Salt
 1 Lime Slice
Method
1

Pour salt onto a plate, rub outer rim of a margarita glass with lime rind, and roll glass in salt until coated.

2

Add tequila, triple sec, lemon juice, lime juice, agave syrup, and cubed ice to a shaker.

3

Shake for 10-20 seconds.

4

Strain into salt-rimmed margarita glass.

5

Garnish with lime slice.