Classic Margarita

A great drink for a hot day.

Ingredients for 2 drinks

• 3 oz (6 Tbsp) silver tequila
• 2 oz ( 4 Tbsp) orange liquor (e.g. Contreau or Grand Marnier)
• 1,5 oz (3 Tbsp) freshly squeezed lime juice (or lemon juice)
• simple syrup (or other sweetener such as honey), to taste
• coarse salt (optional), for rimming the glasses
• ice

Method

1. Run a lime wedge over the rim of your glasses. Dip the rims into a shallow plate with salt.
2. Add the tequila, orange liquor and lime juice to a cocktail shaker with ice. Cover and shake vigorously for 10 seconds.
3. Add simple syrup to taste and give it a stir.
4. Fill your prepared glasses with ice and strain in the margarita mix.