We'll be making this classic margarita recipe all summer long. With just 5 ingredients, it’s so simple to make—break out the tequila and limes ASAP!
Ingredient
1 ounce blanco/silver tequila
1 ounce orange liqueur, Cointreau or Grand Marnier
1 ounce fresh lime juice, plus lime slices for garnish
½ ounce agave nectar or simple syrup, plus more to taste
Ice
Lime wedge and coarse salt, for the glass rim (optional)
Direction
Salt the rim of the glass (optional): Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass. Fill a small plate with coarse salt. Dip the glass into the salt to coat the rim. Fill with ice.
Place the tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake and strain into the glass. Taste and stir in more agave nectar, if desired. Garnish with lime slices and serve.