Top Shelf Margarita Grande

• Finely grated lime zest
• Coarse kosher salt
• Lime slice or wedge
• 2 ounces top-shelf tequila (recommended: Cuervo Gold or anejo tequila)
• 1 -ounce orange-flavored liqueur (recommended: Grand Marnier or Cointreau)
• 1 1/2 ounces lime juice, or more, to taste
• 1 1/2 cups ice cubes

1. In a small shallow bowl or rimmed saucer combine the lime zest and salt and mix well.
2. Run the lime slice around the rim of a stemmed, wide mouthed glass to moisten it, then turn the glass upside down and press the rim in the salt mixture.
3. Set glass aside.
4. In a cocktail shaker combine all remaining ingredients and shake well to chill.
5. Strain into the prepared glass and serve immediately.

lime zest, kosher salt, tequila, liqueur, lime juice

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/emeril-lagasse/top-shelf-margarita-grande-recipe.html (may not work)