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 notes)
- 2 ounces 60ml triple sec, such as Cointreau
- 1 1/2 ounces 45ml fresh juice from 2 limes
Instructions
- Run lime wedge around the outer rims of 2 rocks glasses and dip rims in salt. Set aside.
- 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).
- Fill glasses with fresh ice and strain margarita into both glasses. Garnish with lime wheels and serve.