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Margarita

Classic Margarita on the Rocks Recipe

There is something incredibly refreshing about a classic margarita on the rocks.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course Drinks
Cuisine Tex Mex
Servings 1 serving
Calories 229 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 ounces tequila silver tequila works best
  • 1 ounce triple sec
  • .75 ounce lime juice freshly squeezed
  • .5 ounce simple syrup recipe below

Simple Syrup

  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup sugar

Instructions
 

  • Dip the rim of a margarita glass in lime juice then margarita salt. Hold the glass upside down for 15 seconds for the salt to set. Fill the glass with ice.
  • Mix all ingredients in a cocktail shaker over ice. Strain into the ice-filled glass.

Simple Syrup

  • Mix water and sugar together in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and stir until the sugar dissolves. Allow it to cool completely. Place in a squeeze bottle or mason jar and refrigerate. Keeps 7 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 229kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 0.1gFat: 0.1gSaturated Fat: 0.03gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.03gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 11mgPotassium: 43mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 11IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 1mg
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