The Real Cadillac Margarita
- 2 ounces premium 100% agave silver tequila (such as 1921, Don Julio, 1800)
- 1 ounce triple-sec orange-flavored liqueur
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice (about one lime)
- 1/2 1/2 ounce Grand Marnier or 1/2 ounce gran gala
- kosher salt
- ice
- Pour a thin line of kosher salt on a plate. Rub lime slice around outside rim of martini glass to wet rim with lime juice. Turn martini glass sideways and roll the rim in the line of kosher salt.
- Fill cocktail shaker with ice. Add fresh lime juice, tequila, and triple sec. Shake very well.
- Pour shaken mixture into the salt-rimmed martini glass, leaving all ice in the shaker.
- Slowly pour the 1/2 ounce of Cointreau, Grand Marnier, or Gran Gala on top.
- Garnish with lime slice on rim and lime peel twist/curl in drink.
- Enjoy the purists' margarita. :).
liqueur, freshly squeezed lime juice, gran gala, kosher salt
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/the-real-cadillac-margarita-327382 (may not work)