The Original Margarita

The Original Margarita

RATING

Fruity, Sour

2 min

Beginner

The Margarita is said to have been created during a party held in Acapulco, by Margarita Sames in 1948. She was a chic socialite woman, and the recipe spread to America thanks to her friends. Made with Cointreau L'Unique, Blanco Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, it is shaken to perfection and served in a lowball with lime slice & salt rim for the finishing touch. A beginner-level strong cocktail, it is perfect for aperitif and best enjoyed summer. Discover the full range of margaritas recipes and find your perfect Cointreau cocktail.

  • Cocktail(s)

    1 oz

    Cointreau

    2 oz

    blanco tequila

    1 oz

    fresh lime juice

    Garnish: Lime Zest, Salt Rim

    Tools: Cocktail shaker, Garnish tools, Jigger, Strainer

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  • 1

    Make a salt rim on your glass

    2

    Combine all ingredients in a shaker

    3

    Add ice and shake until well-chilled

    4

    Strain into a lowball glass over ice

    5

    Garnish with a lime zest

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