Basic Margarita

Ingredients

2 ounces top shelf tequila blanco (Herradura is a good one)

1 ounce lime juice

1 ounce agave nectar (diluted 1:1 with water)

Pinch of salt

Splash of soda water

Garnish with lime wedge. Optional - Salt the rim.

Equipment

Shaker and strainer

Citrus juicer

Margarita or martini style glass OR rocks glass with ice

Recipe

No need for mixers!! Just combine all but the soda in a shaker of ice. Strain into a rocks glass with ice (if you want it to dilute further) or “up” in a margarita glass. Top with a splash of soda water. Switch out the agave nectar with an 1/2 of orange liqueur (like Cointreau) for a Cadillac version of this simple drink.

No agave nectar? No orange liqueur? Use the cheater recipe - just tequila, lime and a few ounces of lemon lime or grapefruit soda poured over ice. Stir with your finger and drink.