• Classic Margarita

    A classic cocktail, originally from Mexico, it’s most sublime when made with freshly squeezed lime juice (not lemon), Cointreau (not any other orange liqueur) and served cold, never frozen.

    SERVES 2 

     

    INGREDIENTS

    • salt, to taste
    • 100ml tequila
    • 50ml Cointreau
    • juice of 2 freshly squeezed limes
    • 4 ice cubes

     

    METHOD

    SKIM the rim of the glass with a quarter of lime (or dipping it into a shallow saucer of water), then lightly dipping the rim into a saucer of salt. Wait a few minutes before using the glasses, to allow the salt to dry.

    IN a cocktail shaker or clean jar and lid, combine the tequila, Cointreau, freshly squeezed lime juice and ice cubes. Shake gently to combine.

    STRAIN into 2 glasses, removing the ice cubes, and serve at once.

     

    Classic Margarita

    Serves: 2

    Ingredients

    • salt, to taste
    • 100ml tequila
    • 50ml Cointreau
    • juice of 2 freshly squeezed limes
    • 4 ice cubes

    Instructions

    1

    Skim the rim of the glass with a quarter of lime (or dipping it into a shallow saucer of water), then lightly dipping the rim into a saucer of salt. Wait a few minutes before using the glasses, to allow the salt to dry.

    2

    In a cocktail shaker or clean jar and lid, combine the tequila, Cointreau, freshly squeezed lime juice and ice cubes. Shake gently to combine.

    3

    Strain into 2 glasses, removing the ice cubes, and serve at once.

     

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    ALSO SEE: Papaya Margarita

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