Instructions

Half fill with ice

• 1 part Cointreau
• 3 part Tequila (must be Altos or better)
• 2 part Lime juice

Taste and add more lime if required.

Alternative:

Chef John's 4:3:2 ratio — which is different from the classic 3:2:1 ratio for a margarita.

Combine tequila, triple sec, and lime juice in a shaker with ice. Shake until the outside of the shaker is frosted, then strain into a prepared glass.

• 1 wedge lime
• 1 teaspoon coarse sea salt, or as needed
• 1 large ice cube
• 1 cup ice cubes, or as needed
• 2 fluid ounces white tequila
• 1 ½ fluid ounces triple sec
• 1 fluid ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 slice lime