What ingredients do I need to make The Original Margarita?

This lemon juice-based cocktail has 2 other ingredients. See detailed recipe .

How do I make a The Original Margarita cocktail?

Start with lemon juice and mix in 2 other ingredients. See detailed recipe .

How long does it take to mix The Original Margarita?

The Original Margarita has 3 ingredients, and it's pretty quick to mix. See detailed recipe .

Is The Original Margarita a great cocktail?

The Original Margarita is a crowd pleaser. This lemon juice-based cocktail that's a favorite of 340 other cocktail lovers. See detailed recipe .

The Original Margarita - Cocktail Recipe

Name: The Original Margarita
Prep time: 4 min
Total time: 6 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 oz Lemon Juice; 2 oz Tequila; 1 oz cointreau orange liqueur

Wondering how to make The Original Margarita? Cocktail Builder will help!

Ingredients

1/2 oz of Lemon Juice
2 oz of Tequila
1 oz of cointreau orange liqueur (alt: orange liqueur)

Instructions

Mix in a shaker with ice. Strain into a salt-rimmed cocktail glass, and garnish with a lime or lemon slice.

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