Margarita

Method

Optional: rim half the glass with salt. Add all ingredients to a shaker with ice. Shake hard for 10–12 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe, or over ice in a rocks glass.

Notes

Use 100% agave blanco tequila for the cleanest flavor. Freshly squeezed lime juice is non-negotiable. Cointreau is preferred over generic triple sec for its complexity.