Cheers to Cinco de Mayo with a Classic Margarita!
Every year, Cinco de Mayo gives us a reason to raise our glass and celebrate! Whether you’re hosting a backyard fiesta or just enjoying a quiet evening, a margarita is the perfect way to toast to good times and great company. While we may not know who created the first margarita, we can certainly agree that it's a drink worth celebrating. So, “¡Salud!” and “Muchas Gracias!” to whoever started it all!
Here’s my favorite Margarita recipe, no blender required!
Ingredients:
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2 oz tequila (I prefer Cazadores)
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1.5 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau is a favorite)
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Kosher salt
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1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
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Extra limes for garnish and rimming the glass
Directions:
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Squeeze a few teaspoons of lime juice into a small plate and sprinkle kosher salt on a second. Rub the rim of a chilled glass in the lime juice, then gently press the edge of the glass into the salt.
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Skip the blender and shake the tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice vigorously with crushed ice in a cocktail shaker.
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Pour into the salted glass, either straight up or over ice.
Serves 1 – but feel free to double the recipe and share with friends! 🍹
Originally posted Feb 22, 2017