Must-Know Margarita Recipe

The Classic Margarita

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Everyone needs to know this recipe for Classic Margaritas. Learn how to make one with fresh ingredients or margarita mix, plus how to customize them with your favorite flavors.

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what you'll need

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Get salty - or sweet.

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Prep your cup.

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Add ingredients.

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Shake it up!

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Strain and sip.

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make this recipe your own!

Make this recipe to fit a pitcher that's ready to party. Make it sweeter by using strawberry sugar for your rim. Take it to the top shelf and use ingredients to make this a Cadillac Margarita. Learn more

Susannah Brinkley Henry

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