Specialty Margarita (18 Oz.) Recipe

Chill glass & prepare rim

Place an 18 oz. margarita glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes to chill. Spread the salt (or salt + citrus sugar mix) on a small plate. Run the lime wedge around the rim of the chilled glass, then dip the rim into the salt to coat evenly. Set the glass aside.

Build and shake

Add the reposado tequila (2 oz), Cointreau (1 oz), fresh lime juice (1.25 oz), agave syrup (0.5 oz), and fresh orange juice (0.5 oz) into a cocktail shaker. Fill the shaker with ice (about 1 cup). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds, until the shaker feels very cold.

Prepare serving glass

Remove the chilled margarita glass from the freezer. Fill it with large ice (enough to fill, about 1 cup).

Strain and finish

Double-strain the shaken cocktail into the prepared 18 oz. glass over the large ice to keep the drink clear and remove small ice chips. If desired, float a thin orange wheel or twist on top for added aroma.

Garnish the rim with a lime wheel on the glass edge and add the dehydrated orange wheel or twist if using. Serve immediately with a straw or cocktail pick. Provide a napkin for the salted rim.