Classic Margarita

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 4 ounces tequila
• 2 ounces cointreau liqueur, triple sec or 2 ounces another favorite orange-flavored liqueur
• 2 ounces fresh lime juice, takes about 2 limes
• 1 teaspoon simple syrup or 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• lime, rounds (to garnish)

Recipe

• 1 fill a cocktail shaker with ice. add all ingredients and shake for 30 seconds. set aside.
• 2 place a lime round into the base of a salt-rimmed martini glass.
• 3 shake the margarita 15 seconds more, then strain into glasses.
• 4 serve immediately.
• 5 if ice is desired place a lime round into the base of a highball glass, fill halfway with ice and pour margarita over the top.
• 6 *simple syrup: easy to make. take one part sugar and one part water, bring it to a boil, stir to dissolve and cool. can be made as far in advance as you like, just store it in the fridge.