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 (see note)
  • 2 ounces (60ml) Cointreau
  • 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.
    1. 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).
    1. Fill glasses with fresh ice and strain margarita into both glasses. Garnish with lime wheels and serve.

Tags: Cocktails