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How Do I Make A Classic Fresh Margarita?


There’s a reason the classic margarita recipe is called a classic. It’s simple, delicious and a crowd favorite. To create your own, just grab a cocktail shaker, add 2 parts tequila, 1½ parts triple sec, 1 part lime juice and 1½ parts simple or agave syrup. Then add ice and shake. And there you have it, the classic fresh margarita. Salud.

There’s more than one way to make a margarita. For some of our favorites click here.

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