Tequila, Cointreau and lime. Three simple ingredients which make up the perfect summer cocktail – the margarita! This super easy, classic go-to drink can be made in under 5 minutes, but do make sure you have a high-quality tequila at hand instead of a budget brand… you can thank us later! These fancy pink Anthropologie Waterfall Coupe glasses £14.00 are a must have for any cocktail party with the girls – we can’t wait until lockdown is over to put these to good use!
Ingredients:
- 1 lime wedge, plus 2 lime wheels for garnish
- 45ml fresh juice from 2 limes
- 1 tablespoon coarse salt, for glass rims
- 120ml Casamigos Blanco Tequila
- 60ml Cointreau
Equipment:
- Cocktail shaker
- Cocktail strainer
- Margarita glasses
Directions:
- Run lime wedge around the outer rims of 2 classic margarita glasses and dip rims in salt. Set aside.
- Combine tequila, Cointreau and lime juice in a cocktail shaker, fill with ice and shake until thoroughly chilled for about 15-20 seconds (TIP: the metal shaker should frost over.)
- Fill glasses with fresh ice and strain margarita into both glasses. Garnish with lime wheels and serve.
