Classic Margarita

Submitted by slickchick

"This was posted in the Denver Post and is described as a "refreshingly tart recipe for margaritas." It was created by Denver Post restaurant critic Tucker Shaw. I am put it here for safe keeping :)"

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 2 glasses
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 113.39 g tequila
• 56.69 g Cointreau liqueur, triple sec or 56.69 g another favorite orange-flavored liqueur
• 56.69 g fresh lime juice, takes about 2 limes
• 4.92 ml simple syrup or 2.46 ml sugar
• lime, rounds (to garnish)

directions

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.