When I am looking for a crisp, refreshing, citrus drink on a hot day, the margarita is one of my first choices. I do not like the salted rims or the larger margarita glasses, and prefer a version with just the basic ingredients.

Timings

Prep: 2 minutes
Mixing: 1 minute
Total: 3 minutes

Ingredients

• 2oz 1800 silver tequila
• 1 1/2oz Cointreau orange liqueur
• 3/4oz lime juice (or juice from 1 lime)

Steps

1. Optionally put a glass in the freezer to cool while you prepare the drink.
2. Add ice to a cocktail shaker.
3. Add all the ingredients to the cocktail shaker and shake for 15 seconds.
4. Strain the liquid into the  glass.