Grand Margarita Recipe

Salt the rim

Pour the kosher or sea salt onto a small plate. Run the lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or coupe glass to moisten it. Dip the moistened rim into the salt and twist to evenly coat. Set the glass aside.

If you prefer no salt, skip this step. Chill the prepared glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes while you mix the cocktail.

Add the reposado tequila (2 oz), Grand Marnier (1 oz), fresh lime juice (1 oz), simple syrup (0.5 oz) and 2 dashes of orange bitters to a cocktail shaker.

Fill the shaker with ice cubes (about 6). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker is frosty and well chilled.

If you prefer a slightly smoother texture, double-strain the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer into a short mixing glass or directly into the prepared chilled serving glass over fresh serving ice (about 1 cup). Otherwise, strain once into the glass with fresh ice.

Express oils from an orange twist (if using) over the drink by holding the twist with the peel facing down and giving it a firm bend above the cocktail, then drop the twist in or lay across the rim.

Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim. Optionally, grate a little fine lime zest over the top for aroma.

Serve immediately and enjoy responsibly.