Alex's Margarita

Ingredients

2 oz

Don Julio Blanco Tequila

³⁄₄ oz

Cointreau

³⁄₄ oz

lime juice

1 tsp

agave nectar

kosher salt for rim

1

lime wedge as garnish

Shake it Up

1. Rim glass with kosher salt (put salt on plate or in bowl, wet at least half of the rim with a lime wedge, place rim into salt)
2. Shake all ingredients over ice (ideally with two large cubes, vigorously, for 15-20 seconds)
3. Double strain over double rocks glass with one large ice cube
4. Garnish with lime wedge

Background & History

The perfect Margarita in my humble opinion. Inspired by my Mom's recipe which was was always made by the pitcher, never the glass, and was done by eye / taste alone.

Notes & Review

Feel free to use regular ice or to serve it up in a coupe or margarita glass. Also, the quality of lime juice can make or break this drink. Use fresh limes, and always taste before serving, some limes are more sour or sweet than others. A strong, crisp, classic summer cocktail.