Margarita

So much can be said about the Margarita. To begin, you can be creative when making a Margarita; there is no rule that says you can’t. At the same time, it’s hard to do better than the classic recipe of tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur. If you follow the recipe below, you will not be disappointed and, remember, quality tequila is key.

Ingredients

• 2 ounces Patrón silver tequila
• 1/2 ounce Grand Marnier
• 1 ounce lime juice, freshly squeezed
• 1/2 ounce agave syrup
• Garnish: lime wheel
• Garnish: kosher salt (optional)

Steps

1. Add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and agave syrup to a cocktail shaker filled with ice and shake until well-chilled.
2. Strain into a rocks glass or margarita glass over fresh ice.
3. Garnish with a lime wheel and kosher salt rim (optional).