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Classic margarita on a glass with lime wedge.

Margarita Recipe Without Triple Sec

Isabel
This classic Margarita recipe is the most basic, original recipe that uses just a few ingredients and no Triple Sec
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine American
Servings 2
Calories 228 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Cocktail shaker

Ingredients
  

Margarita

  • 4 ounces Tequila about ½ cup
  • 3 ounces Lime juice about ⅓ cup
  • 2 ounces Simple syrup 2 tablespoons
  • Salt For garnish
  • Ice
  • 1 Lime For garnish

Simple Syrup

  • ½ cup Granulated sugar
  • ½ cup Water

Instructions
 

Margarita

  • Prepare your serving glass running a wedge of lime around the glass rim.
  • Add salt to small round plate with lip.
  • Place the glass upside-down on the salt-filled plate. Add ice to the glass. Set aside.
  • In a cocktail shaker place the tequila, lime juice and simple syrup or agave.
  • Put the lid on the cocktail shaker and shake vigorously for 10-20 seconds.
  • Pour over the prepared glass and garnish with a lime wedge.

Simple Syrup

  • In a sauce pan, place the sugar and water.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat stirring until the sugar is dissolved.
  • Simmer without stirring for 2 more minutes.
  • Remove from the heat and let it come to room temperature.
  • Store in a glass jar with a lid and refrigerate.
  • This syrup is good in the fridge for up to 3 months.

Nutrition

Calories: 228kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 0.4gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.01gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 19mgPotassium: 103mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 38IUVitamin C: 23mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 1mg
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