Classic Margarita

By Michele Foley
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From Michele Foley, POPSUGAR Fitness

INGREDIENTS

    • Ice
    • 1 1/2 ounces 100-percent agave blanco tequila (I use Espolón or Herradura)
    • 1 ounce fresh lime juice
    • 1/2 ounce Cointreau

    INSTRUCTIONS

    1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add the tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau. Shake the ingredients together until chilled, strain into a rocks glass filled with ice, and enjoy!

    Notes

    The margarita has been riffed on several times over, but being a purist, I'm a fan of the classic recipe. And while "classic recipe" may be debatable, the popular 3-2-1 formula (3 parts tequila, 2 parts lime juice, and 1 part Cointreau) is the one I always go back to. Salt is optional. If you find this recipe too tart for your taste, the tiniest amount of agave syrup should do the trick.