Bon Appetit/May 2003

Classic Shaken Margaritas (Margaritas Clasicas)

Servings Preparation Time Cooking Time Calories % from Fat Fat Sodium Carbohydrates Protein Cholesterol
2 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A


INGREDIENTS:
1 lime, cut crosswise into 5 slices coarse salt 1 cup ice cubes
1/2 cup premium tequila 1/4 cup triple sec or other orange liqueur 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice



1 Place 3 lime slices in single layer on small plate. Pour enough salt on another small plate to reach depth of 1/4 inch. Lightly press rims of 2 Margarita glasses onto lime slices, twisting to extract juices and coat rims. Dip moistened rims into salt to coat lightly.
2 Combine ice cubes, tequila, triple sec, and lime juice in cocktail shaker. Shake until outside of shaker becomes frosty. Strain mixture into prepared glasses. Garnish rims with 2 remaining lime slices and serve immediately.

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