Rim The Glass - Rub a lime wedge around the rim of a 8-10 ounce glass. Dip the rim in the kosher salt on a flat plate. Fill the glass with ice. Set aside. Pro Tip: If you are having more than one margarita (duh!), instead of rimming the glass on the second or third drink simply sprinkle a pinch or two of salt straight into the drink!
Make the Margarita - Place a few cubes of ice in a cocktail shaker. Add the fresh squeezed lime juice, Cointreau, agave, and tequila. You can also add just a pinch of kosher salt!
Shake vigorously for about 20-30 seconds. If you do not have a cocktail shaker use a mason jar with a lid, shaking your margarita makes ALL the difference in the taste!!!
Serve - Strain into the prepared glass. Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge.
lime wedge or wheel
Optional, but recommended- if you like a few bubbles in your Margarita you can top it off with 1-2 ounces of soda water.
***Optional - soda water to top off
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Notes
Margarita Tips:
Use a good mid range silver tequila. I find that Espolon, Cazadores or Jose Cuervo Tradicional are all great at varying price points.
Don't skip the agave, it adds just the right amount of sweet to balance the tart lime and salty tequila.
Don't skip shaking the margarita in a cocktail shaker (or mason jar!), it truly develops the flavors and blends all the ingredients.
If you have a second or third margarita skip rimming the glass with salt to keep things simple. Just sprinkle a little pinch or two of kosher salt right into your Marg. So GOOD!!!
Virgin Margarita: If you want a non-alcoholic version this Margarita Mocktail is absolutely delicious!Frozen Margarita: When you need something extra frosty, pop over to this Frozen Margarita Recipe. Skinny Margarita: Just as tasty as this original, but a little less sugar. Pop over to this Skinny Margarita Recipe.