Margarita 1-To-1

Excellent. Elegant but potent. An easy-to-remember formula although if you are having memory problems, a cup of coffee may be the wiser choice. From the Margarita Cookbook.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1  lime wedge
•  kosher salt, on small plate
• 1  ounce  tequila
• 1  ounce  orange liqueur (such as Cointreau)
• 1  ounce fresh lime juice

Directions

1. Run the lime wedge along the edge of stemmed cocktail glass.
2. Dip the moistened rim in the salt and set aside.
3. In a cocktail shaker half filled with ice cubes, combine the tequila, liqueur, and lime juice.
4. Shake well and strain into prepared glass.
5. Squeeze lime wedge into cocktail and discard. (This step is optional, you may not like the added tartness).
6. Serve immediately.