The classic margarita consists of tequila, lime juice and orange liqueur. Typically the ingredient ratio is 2 to 1 to 1. For orange liqueur, we prefer the Austin, Texas – produced Paula’s Texas Orange, a wonderful, less expensive version of Cointreau. So it’s cheaper. Hey, it’s only money!
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 ounces tequila
- 3/4 ounce Cointreau, Paula’s Texas Orange or triple sec
- 1 ounce fresh squeezed lime juice
- lime wedges
- salt
Instructions
- Mix together the tequila, orange liqueur/triple sec and lime juice in a cocktail shaker. If you want to sweeten the mixture, add ½ ounce to 1 ounce of agave nectar. (Outside Texas, people use simple syrup)
- Shake vigorously and strain into a collins glass filled with ice cubes.
- To serve, rub the rim of each glass with a cut lime wedge and dip the rim into salt to coat it thoroughly.
- Garnish with lime wedges.
- Makes 1 margarita.
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