The Marg Recipe

Cocktail

1. 1

   Prepare glass

   If you want a salted rim, rub a lime wedge around the outside edge of a chilled 12- to 14-oz rocks or coupe glass, then dip the rim into a small plate of coarse salt. Set glass aside. (For no salt, skip this step.)

2. 2

   Juice lime

   Roll a fresh lime on the countertop to loosen juices, cut in half and juice until you have 1 oz of fresh lime juice (about 1 medium lime). Strain if desired to remove pulp and seeds.

3. 3

   Combine ingredients

   In a cocktail shaker, add 2 oz Jose Cuervo Tradicional Plata, 0.75 oz Bols Triple Sec, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz simple syrup.

4. 4

   Add ice and shake

   Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12-15 seconds, until the shaker is cold to the touch and well-diluted.

5. 5

   Strain and serve

   Double-strain or fine-strain the cocktail into the prepared chilled 12–14 oz glass over fresh ice if you prefer it on the rocks, or without ice if serving up. The recipe yields a full 20-oz style pour when served over ice; adjust glass size and ice to preference.

6. 6

   Garnish

   Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim or float. Serve immediately.