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Classic Margarita

Ingredients

  • 1 lime wedge, plus 2 lime wheels for garnish

  • 1 tablespoon coarse salt, for glass rims

  • 4 ounces (120ml) high-quality blanco Tequila

  • 2 ounces (60ml) Cointreau / Grand Marnier

  • 1 1/2 ounces (45ml) fresh juice from 2 limes


Directions

  1. Run lime wedge around the outer rims of 2 rocks glasses and dip rims in salt. Set aside.

  2. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, Cointreau, and lime juice. Fill with ice and shake until thoroughly chilled, about 15 seconds (the bottom of a metal shaker should frost over).

  3. Fill glasses with fresh ice and strain margarita into both glasses. Garnish with lime wheels and serve.


Special equipment

Cocktail shaker, cocktail strainer

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