Margarita

This cocktail features tequila (any type will do) as the alcohol, lime juice as the souring agent, and an orange liqueur for added flavour and sweetness. The proportions of the components characterize the cocktail. For ease of preparation, I give you these proportions:

 2 parts tequila;

1 part fresh lime juice and

1 part Cointreau (or some other orange flavoured liqueur, or triple sec.

A Margarita cocktail

INGREDIENTS

• Tequila
   
• Freshly squeezed lime juice.
   
• Cointreau orange liqueur.

METHOD
 

1. Prepare a margarita glass by chilling it and then salt the rim (run a piece of lime round the edge before coating the rim with salt).
    
2. Into a cocktail shaker (I use a Boston shaker), add 2 measures of tequila and some crushed ice.
    
3. Add 1 measure of freshly squeezed lime juice.
    
4. Add 1 measure of Cointreau.
    
5. Shake well for some 15 seconds.
    
6. Decant from the cocktail shaker into the margarita glass.
    

Enjoy!

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26 January 2024
 

Created by Clem Kuek