Margarita Recipe

Rim the glass

Run the lime wedge around the outer rim of a rocks or coupe glass to moisten. Spread the coarse salt in a shallow dish and press the moistened rim into the salt to coat. Set the glass aside.

If serving on the rocks, fill the prepared glass with fresh ice. If serving frozen, skip adding ice to the glass now.

Add 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice (about one medium lime), 1 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau or triple sec), and 0.5 oz agave syrup into a cocktail shaker.

Add a generous handful of ice (about 1 cup) to the shaker if you want a chilled shaken margarita. If you prefer a frozen margarita, add the ingredients and 1 cup ice to a blender instead.

If shaking: Cover the shaker and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds, until the shaker is very cold and slightly frosted. If blending: Blend on high until smooth and slushy, about 20–30 seconds depending on blender strength.

Double strain the shaken margarita into the prepared glass (to remove small ice chips) or pour the blended margarita directly into the prepared glass.

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