Classic Margarita

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: 15 mins
• Serves: 2
• Yields: 2 glasses

Ingredients

• 4  ounces  tequila
• 2  ounces Cointreau liqueur, triple sec or 2  ounces  another favorite  orange-flavored liqueur
• 2  ounces fresh lime juice, takes about 2 limes
• 1  teaspoon  simple syrup or 1⁄2 teaspoon 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.