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applebees perfect margarita

Applebee's Perfect Margarita Recipe

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Prep Time 3 minutes
Total Time 3 minutes
Servings: 1 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 oz silver (blanco) tequila
  • 1 oz triple sec
  • 1 oz fresh lime juice
  • 1 cup ice, plus extra for the glass
  • 1 lime wedge
  • Kosher salt, for the rim (optional)

Method
 

  1. Run a lime wedge around the outer edge of a rocks glass, then press that edge into a plate of kosher salt. Fill the glass with fresh ice.
  2. Add the 1 cup of ice to a cocktail shaker, then pour in the 2 oz tequila, 1 oz triple sec, and 1 oz fresh lime juice. Shake hard for 15 seconds until the shaker is very cold.
  3. Strain into the prepared glass over ice, add a lime wedge on the rim, and serve immediately.

Notes

Fresh lime juice really is non-negotiable here; it's the difference between a drink that tastes alive and one that tastes like a mix. If you're making this for a group, you can juice several limes up to a few hours ahead and keep the juice covered in the fridge. Scale the recipe linearly: 2 oz tequila, 1 oz triple sec, 1 oz lime juice per person.