How to Make a Classic Margarita With Fresh Lime

Ingredients

• 2 oz (60 ml) blanco or silver tequila — Use a 100% agave tequila for the best flavor.
• 1 oz (30 ml) triple sec or Cointreau — Cointreau provides a cleaner, more refined orange flavor.
• 1 oz (30 ml) fresh lime juice — Approximately the juice of 1 to 1.5 limes. Never use bottled lime juice.
• 1/2 oz (15 ml) simple syrup — Optional, adjust to taste depending on the tartness of your limes.
• Kosher salt or coarse sea salt — For the rim.
• Ice — For shaking and serving.
• Lime wedge or wheel — For garnish.