A CLASSIC MARGARITA (1 drink)
2 ounces blanco tequila
juice of 1 whole lime
½ ounce triple sec, preferably Cointreau
salt for rim (optional)
lime wedges, for garnish
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1. Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add tequila, lime juice and triple sec. Shake. Strain into a footed glass (salt the rim if you like). Garnish with a wedge of lime.
adapted from Rosie Schamp, the New York Times