Margarita Recipe

How to Make a Margarita:

The recipe below includes detailed instructions, but here's a quick guide for making a homemade margarita:

Prepare the glass:

 If you'd like to salt the rim of your glass, simply run a juicy lime wedge around the rim and then dip the rim in coarse kosher salt. Set the glass aside.

Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker:

Place the tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and some ice in a cocktail shaker. (Alternatively, if you don't have a cocktail shaker, combine all ingredients in a measuring cup or shake in a glass jar.)

Shake:

Shake vigorously (or stir well!) for about 10 seconds or until chilled.
Add sweetener, if desired: Taste the margarita, and if you feel it needs additional sweetness, gradually add agave syrup (or simple syrup) until you reach your desired sweetness.

Slushy Maker:

After straining, place the margarita in a slushie machine and set it to margarita mode. Once you hear the beep, it's ready to enjoy.
Place a few ice cubes or no ice in a glass (I usually use large ice cubes so my margarita stays cool longer). Pour the margarita from the slushie maker over the ice. Garnish with a slice of lime and enjoy.