Perfect Margarita

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You can adjust the strength of this drink by changing the amount of lime juices used, but it is important to keep the two amounts of lime juice equal.

by PalatablePastime·published 2004-09-21

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Servings

1 serving(s)

Total time

5 min

prep 5 min

Calories / serving

4 kcal

Ingredients (7)

serves

1 1/2 ounces tequilatequila
3/4 ounce triple sec
1/2-3/4 ounce fresh-squeezed mexican lime juice or 1/2-3/4 ounce key lime juice, to taste
1/2-3/4 ounce bottled sweetened lime juice, to taste (I used Rose's)
coarse salt, to tastesalt
1 lime wedge (optional)lime
1 cup iceice

Instructions (4 steps)

01Moisten the rim of a margarita glass with lime juice; dip into coarse salt or hold inverted& sprinkle coarse salt over the outside of the rim.
02Place cubes in a cocktail shaker and add the rest of the ingredients (use equal amounts of fresh lime juice and sweetened lime juice).
03Shake briskly.
04Pour into glass, garnishing with a lime slice or wedge (if desired) and serve.

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