Refreshing Texas Margarita

A refreshing and straightforward margarita, this recipe hails from Austin, Texas, and is a cherished secret of the bartender's husband. Perfect for entertaining friends, this margarita is made without added sugar, allowing the natural flavors of fresh lime, cointreau, and silver tequila to shine through.

Refreshing Texas Margarita

A straightforward and refreshing margarita with a zesty lime kick, perfect for entertaining friends.

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Prep Time 10 mins
Total Time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1.50 oz water
  • 0.75 oz fresh lime juice
  • 0.75 oz cointreau
  • 0.75 oz silver tequila
  • 1 lime wedge
  • Coarse salt
  • Ice

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, combine water, lime juice, cointreau, and tequila.
  2. Shake well to mix.
  3. Rub the rim of a margarita glass with the lime wedge.
  4. Dip the rim in coarse salt.
  5. Fill the glass with ice.
  6. Strain the cocktail into the glass.
  7. Garnish with a lime wedge.