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Reposado Margarita

A proper margarita, clean, sharp and balanced. Fresh lime, decent tequila and Cointreau, finished with sea salt. No shortcuts, no pre-mix—just a classic done the way it should be.
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Prep Time:10 minutes
Keyword: classic margarita, fresh lime, fresh lime cocktail, margarita cocktail, margarita on the rocks, mexican food, reposado margaita, tequila, tequila cocktail
Servings: 1 cocktail

Equipment

  • 1 cocktail shaker

Ingredients

  • 2 shots (80ml) quality tequila I use Prospero tequila
  • 1 shot (40ml) Cointreau can substitute with triple sec or Grand Marnier
  • 1 shot (40ml) fresh lime juice
  • 1 tbsp fine sea salt

Instructions

  1. In a shaker, add tequila (reposado or añejo), fresh lime juice and Cointreau.
  2. Fill the shaker with ice and shake well for 10–15 seconds until properly chilled.
  3. Taste and adjust if needed—more lime for bite, a small pinch of salt if it needs lifting.
  4. Run a lime wedge around the rim of your glass, scatter sea salt onto a small plate and run rim of glass along salt. Fill the glass with ice and set aside.
  5. Strain over the prepared glass. Garnish with a lime wedge and serve immediately.