Some margarita recipes include simple syrup as well and are often served with salt on the rim of the glass. † Margarita recipe at International Bartenders AssociationĪ margarita is a cocktail consisting of tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Margarita IBA official cocktailĪdd all ingredients into a shaker with ice. For other uses, see Margarita (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Pizza Margherita.