The Classic & The Spicy Margarita

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Stop using margarita mix. For a classic margarita recipe all you need is tequila, fresh lime juice, triple sec, and simple syrup.

The classic Margarita is one of the most popular cocktails in the world.I’m a sucker for a classic and a spicy one! The key to the Spicy Margarita’s heat is fresh jalapenos. 

Here’s my two go-to favorite margarita recipes. 

INGREDIENTS

Classic

• 1 lime wedge

• 1 tablespoon coarse salt, for glass rims

• 4 ounces high-quality blanco tequila

• 2 ounces Cointreau

• 1 1/2 ounces fresh juice 

• Lime wheels for garnish

Spicy

• 1 lime wedge

• 2 jalapeno coins

• 2 ounces blanco tequila

• 1/2 ounce orange liqueur

• 1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed

• 1/2 ounce agave syrup

• 1 tablespoon coarse salt, for glass rims

• Jalapeno coin, garnish

• Lime wheels, garnish

INSTRUCTIONS 

If you’d like a salt rimmed glass, slice a lime into quarters and rub one of the quarters along the rim of a glass. Spread margarita salt onto a small plate and turn the glass upside down into the salt. The salt should stick to the rim.

In a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients. Fill with ice and shake until thoroughly chilled, about 15 seconds (the bottom of a metal shaker should frost over).

Fill glasses with fresh ice and strain margarita into both glasses. 

Garnish and serve.

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