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classic margarita recipe in a glass with a lime wedge garnish
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Classic Margarita Recipe

Everyone needs a tried and true margarita recipe. Here's my #1 favorite classic margarita recipe for you to share with your guests.
Prep Time4 minutes
Total Time4 minutes
Course: cocktail
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Margarita
Servings: 1
Calories: 384kcal
Author: Becca Ludlum

Ingredients

  • ice
  • 2 oz. tequila
  • 2 oz. simple syrup
  • 1 oz. Cointreau
  • 1 oz. lime juice freshly squeezed
  • 1 oz. lemon juice freshly squeezed

Crushed ice

Salt or lime for garnish

Instructions

  • Add ice to your glass and other ingredients to a cocktail shaker. ice, 2 oz. tequila, 2 oz. simple syrup, 1 oz. Cointreau, 1 oz. lime juice, 1 oz. lemon juice
  • Shake shake shake.
  • Pour and enjoy.

Notes

Weight Watchers 2023 Points: 19
Weight Watchers Freestyle Smart Points: 16

Nutrition

Calories: 384kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 37mg | Potassium: 36mg | Sugar: 52g | Vitamin C: 19mg | Iron: 2mg