Classic Margarita

Recipe from Dale DeGroff

Adapted by Frank J. Prial

Published August 19, 2003

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—Frank J. Prial

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Ingredients

Yield:1 drink

  • Lime slice, ½ inch thick, for salting glass

  • Kosher salt

  • 2 ounces silver tequila

  • 1 ounce Cointreau

  • ¾ ounce fresh lime juice

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Nutritional analysis per serving

25 grams carbs; 269 calories; 6 grams fiber; 769 milligrams sodium; 2 grams protein; 4 grams sugar

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Rub lime slice around outer rim of cocktail glass. Place salt in a dish. Holding glass parallel to dish, coat only the outside with salt. Place glass in refrigerator.

  2. Step 2

    Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add tequila, Cointreau and lime juice. Shake well. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

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Adapted from Dale DeGroff

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