Classic Margarita
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces blanco tequila also called plato or silver tequila
- 1 ounce orange liqueur such as triple sec, Cointreau, or Grand Marnier
- 1/2 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- Plenty of kosher or flake salt for glass (Pro Tip, try smoked salt, jalapeno salt or Taijin for variety) optional (do not use iodized salt)
- Ice cubes optional
- Lime wedges for garnish optional
Instructions
- Pour some kosher salt into a wide bowl or small dish. Take a wedge of lime and generously rub it around the rim of your glass. Dip the rim into the salt.
- Fill the glass with some fresh ice and set aside. (Skip the ice if you like your margarita straight up.)
Make the cocktail:
- Place the tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake for 10 seconds, and then strain into a prepared cocktail glass. Garnish with a lime wedge if desired. You can also garnish with dried lime slices, or smoked lime slices for variety.
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