How To Make a Margarita

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A Dallas socialite named Margarita claimed to have invented this tequila-based favorite back in 1948, although anecdotal evidence suggests the drink was born south of the border. Wherever the seed was planted, the Margarita has blossomed into a global phenomenon.

To complete this How-To you will need:

2 oz. 100% agave tequila
1 oz. orange liqueur
A cutting board
Salt
Ice
A small dish
A rocks glass
A cocktail shaker
A lime
A small knife
A fork

Step 1: Cover dish w/ salt

Cover the small dish with a thin layer of salt.

Step 2: Cut lime wedge

Cut the lime in half. Set one half aside and cut a wedge from the other half.

Step 3: Rub lime on rim

Rub the lime wedge around the rim of the glass, leaving an even ring of moisture along the outer edge, and set the wedge aside.

Step 4: Adhere salt to rim

Turn the glass upside down onto the dish of salt and twist until a thin layer of salt adheres to the outer rim. Turn the glass right side up and set aside.

Tip: Use sea salt, which is coarser than regular table salt, and is sold in colored and flavored varieties for a fun, festive touch.

Step 5: Fill with ice

Fill the shaker and rocks glass with ice.

Step 6: Add tequila & liqueur

Add 2 oz. tequila. And then add 1oz. orange liqueur.

Step 7: Squeeze lime

Squeeze the lime half into the shaker.

Tip: First remove the seeds with a fork and then use it to spear the lime pulp, twisting and pressing against the inside of the rind to squeeze out the juice.

Step 8: Shake

Shake the container vigorously until it's cold to the touch.

Step 9: Strain

Strain the contents of the shaker into the salted rocks glass.

Step 10: Garnish & serve

Garnish with the lime wedge, and serve.

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[Lucaas117]

the girl in the video is hot.

[Lassionbabe]

There are no seeds in the lime..... :D

[stevespielberg]

@Lucaas117 Really? I didn't notice.

[aldoxyzable]

Poor me,hog me,damn me,that it sounds as if she says "self to the border..." at 0.14.

Why i am so jeeeeeeeerk!

[imthafuqnbest]

Margaritas have tequila n triple sec..orannge liquor:O

[bourky93]

@jenkins6661 Piss water? bull

[1234ULTRASONIC]

dont use salt use sugar

[TheManGuyDude]

hmm.. i always thought magaritas are made with rum..

[TomPMelanson]

@jenkins6661 That's how a margartia is made dude. That's the classic way just tequila tripple sec and lime juice. None of that cuervo mix and bullshit sweet and sour..

[lanawanacottonsocks]

Dam I thought they meant the Pizza...

[moonbear3000]

y r all the bartenders so hot? im not complaining

[narutoop1]

i bet the colorless liquers are water