
Classic Margarita
1 oz. tequila
1 oz. fresh lime juice
2/3 oz. Triple Sec or Cointreau
Rub the rim of the glass with a wedge of the lime. Then dip the rim of the glass into salt. Place ingredients into a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake until well-mixed, then strain into glass. Garnish with lime.
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