# Margarita Without Triple Sec Recipe
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Updated: 2026-08-02
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A practical, source-aware recipe for margarita without triple sec, with the history kept close to the method.
## Timing and Yield
- Prep: 15 minutes
- Cook: 30 minutes
- Total: 45 minutes
- Yield: Makes 1
## Ingredients
- Kosher salt
- 1 thick lime wheel
- 2 oz. tequila blanco
- ¾ oz. fresh lime juice
- ¾ oz. simple syrup
## Method
1. Step 1: Place some kosher salt on a small plate. Rub half the outer rim of an old-fashioned or rocks glass with 1 thick lime wheel (reserve for serving); roll moistened rim in salt. Fill with ice and set aside.
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2. Step 2: Combine 2 oz. tequila blanco, ¾ oz. fresh lime juice, and ¾ oz. 1:1 simple syrup in a cocktail shaker. Fill shaker with ice, cover, and shake vigorously until outside of shaker is very cold, about 20 seconds and strain through a Hawthorne strainer or a slotted spoon into reserved glass. Garnish with reserved lime wheel.
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## Storage
Cool completely, cover, and refrigerate for up to 3 days. Reheat only when the texture benefits from it.
## History Context
This drink builds on the history of the sharp citrus that sailed with empires and brightened global cuisine, linking the dish to lime’s longer story in food culture.
## Primary Image
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- Description: Margarita Without Triple Sec. Photo: Ralf Roletschek / Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0).
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## Sources
1. Original Margarita Without Triple Sec recipe. Bon Appétit. https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/margarita