Margarita Cocktail

Name: Margarita Cocktail
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 1.5 fluid ounces tequila; 1 fluid ounce orange flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau®); 0.5 fluid ounce lime juice; 1 cup ice; 1 lime wheel

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A classic margarita cocktail drink served straight up or on the rocks, is one of the most popular cocktails of all time. And for good reason! It will cool you down on a hot day or warm you up on a cool day. Any day is a good day for a margarita.

Recipe by Allrecipes

Updated on January 24, 2023

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Prep Time:

5 mins

Total Time:

5 mins

Servings:

1

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 ½ fluid ounces tequila
1 fluid ounce orange flavored liqueur (such as Cointreau®)
½ fluid ounce lime juice
1 cup ice
1 lime wheel

Directions

Sprinkle salt on a small plate. Lightly wet the rim of a cocktail glass or margarita glass with a damp paper towel. Dip the moistened rim in salt to coat. Set aside.
Combine tequila, orange-flavored brandy, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. Add ice and shake until chilled. Strain into a salt-rimmed cocktail glass or a salt-rimmed, ice-filled margarita glass. Garnish with a lime wheel.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

202	Calories
0g	Fat
14g	Carbs
0g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 1
Calories 202
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0g	0%
Sodium 5770mg	251%
Total Carbohydrate 14g	5%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 0g
Vitamin C 6mg	31%
Calcium 11mg	1%
Iron 0mg	1%
Potassium 31mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.