The short answer: Shake 2 oz of 100% agave blanco tequila with 1 oz fresh lime juice and ¾ oz orange liqueur over ice, then strain into a glass over fresh ice, with a salted rim if you like.
Ingredients
- 2 oz 100% agave blanco tequila
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- ¾ oz orange liqueur, such as Cointreau
- ¼ oz agave syrup (optional, for a sweeter drink)
- Salt and a lime wheel (optional)
Method
- Run a lime wedge around half the rim of a rocks glass and dip it in salt.
- Add the tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur and agave syrup to a shaker with ice.
- Shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds.
- Strain into the glass over fresh ice and garnish with a lime wheel.
Picking the tequila
Use a 100% agave blanco for a bright, classic margarita. A reposado gives a rounder, slightly richer drink. Skip anything that doesn't say 100% agave.
Tips
- Always use fresh lime juice. Bottled juice flattens the drink.
- Salt only half the rim, so every sip is your choice.
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