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Ingredients
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Margarita Cocktail
Method
Margarita Cocktail
- 1
Prepare the glass
Run the lime wedge around the outer rim of a rocks or coupe glass. Pour the coarse salt onto a small plate and gently dip the moistened rim into the salt to coat. Set the prepared glass aside.
- 2
Measure ingredients
Measure 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz orange liqueur, and 0.5 oz simple syrup (or agave syrup). Using freshly squeezed lime juice yields the best bright flavor.
- 3
Shake
Fill a cocktail shaker about two-thirds full with ice (about 1 cup). Add the tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur, and simple syrup to the shaker. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds, until the outside of the shaker feels very cold and slightly frosted.
- 4
- 5
Strain and serve
Double-strain the shaken margarita into the prepared glass using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer (or just the shaker strainer if you don't have a mesh). This removes small ice shards and pulp for a smoother drink.
- 6
Garnish
Garnish with the reserved lime wedge on the rim or floated on top. Serve immediately.
- 7
Notes on variations
Adjust sweetness to taste by increasing or decreasing the simple syrup/agave. For a frozen margarita, combine the measured liquids with 2 cups of ice in a blender and blend until smooth. For a skinny margarita, omit the simple syrup and use 0.75–1 oz orange liqueur or an orange-flavored calorie-free syrup.