The Perfect Margarita

The Perfect Margarita

Cheers to Cinco de Mayo with a Classic Margarita!

Every year, Cinco de Mayo gives us a reason to raise our glass and celebrate! Whether you’re hosting a backyard fiesta or just enjoying a quiet evening, a margarita is the perfect way to toast to good times and great company. While we may not know who created the first margarita, we can certainly agree that it's a drink worth celebrating. So, “¡Salud!” and “Muchas Gracias!” to whoever started it all!

Here’s my favorite Margarita recipe, no blender required!

Ingredients:

  • 2 oz tequila (I prefer Cazadores)

  • 1.5 oz orange liqueur (Cointreau is a favorite)

  • Kosher salt

  • 1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice

  • Extra limes for garnish and rimming the glass

Directions:

  1. Squeeze a few teaspoons of lime juice into a small plate and sprinkle kosher salt on a second. Rub the rim of a chilled glass in the lime juice, then gently press the edge of the glass into the salt.

  2. Skip the blender and shake the tequila, orange liqueur, and lime juice vigorously with crushed ice in a cocktail shaker.

  3. Pour into the salted glass, either straight up or over ice.

Serves 1 – but feel free to double the recipe and share with friends! 🍹

Originally posted Feb 22, 2017