Cointreau Margarita
Ingredients
- 1 oz Cointreau
- 2 oz Tequila Blanco
- 1 oz Lime juice
- 1/4 oz agave syrup (optional)
Preparation Instructions:
- Combine all liquids in a shaker.
- Shake well until chilled.
- Rim Glass with Salt, or Tajin (Optional).
- Strain over ice.
- Garnish with a Lime.
There are many variations of the Margarita recipe, but the Cointreau Margarita is the first one I fell in love with. The balance of the orange liqueur and fresh lime juice makes this an incredible combo, which can be greatly enhanced with the right additive-free Blanco Tequila. Compared to the original recipe, I add a small amount of Agave Syrup, but I recommend sweetening this cocktail to taste. If you don't have Cointreau on hand, you could also substitute another orange liqueur like Triple Sec or Grand Marnier. Make sure to serve this ice cold, and don't forget to add a rim of salt or tajin to enhance this Margarita.