Classic Margarita

• 4 ounces tequila
• 2 ounces Cointreau liqueur, triple sec or 2 ounces another favorite orange-flavored liqueur
• 2 ounces fresh lime juice, takes about 2 limes
• 1 teaspoon simple syrup or 1/2 teaspoon sugar
• lime, rounds (to garnish)

1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add all ingredients and shake for 30 seconds. Set aside.
2. Place a lime round into the base of a salt-rimmed martini glass.
3. Shake the margarita 15 seconds more, then strain into glasses.
4. Serve immediately.
5. If ice is desired place a lime round into the base of a highball glass, fill halfway with ice and pour margarita over the top.
6. *SIMPLE SYRUP: Easy to make. Take one part sugar and one part water, bring it to a boil, stir to dissolve and cool. Can be made as far in advance as you like, just store it in the fridge.

tequila, another favorite, lime juice, simple syrup, lime

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/classic-margarita-352150 (may not work)