Perfect Margarita

You can adjust the strength of this drink by changing the amount of lime juices used, but it is important to keep the two amounts of lime juice equal.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 1

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 ounces  tequila
• 3⁄4 ounce triple sec
• 1⁄2-3⁄4 ounce  fresh-squeezed mexican lime juice or 1⁄2-3⁄4 ounce key lime juice, to taste
• 1⁄2-3⁄4 ounce  bottled sweetened lime juice, to taste (I used Rose's)
•  coarse salt, to taste
• 1  lime wedge (optional)
• 1  cup  ice

Directions

1. Moisten the rim of a margarita glass with lime juice; dip into coarse salt or hold inverted& sprinkle coarse salt over the outside of the rim.
2. Place cubes in a cocktail shaker and add the rest of the ingredients (use equal amounts of fresh lime juice and sweetened lime juice).
3. Shake briskly.
4. Pour into glass, garnishing with a lime slice or wedge (if desired) and serve.