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The Original Margarita The Original Margarita

The Original Margarita

The Original Margarita was created when Dallas socialite Margarita Sames mixed her two favorite spirits, Cointreau and tequila, together with lime juice while on vacation in Acapulco back in 1948. This original recipe has stood the test of over 70 years’ time.

The Original Margarita
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The Original Margarita

Ingredients

For 1 cocktail

  • 30.00 ml Cointreau
  • 50.00 ml blanco tequila
  • 20.00 ml fresh lime juice

How to make The Original Margarita

  • Step 1

    Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker

  • Step 2

    Add ice and shake until well-chilled

  • Step 3

    Strain into a chilled Old Fashioned glass

  • Step 4

    Garnish with a lime slice and salt rim

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