Classic Margarita

At the request of our dearest pal in Ottawa -- Dan (aka "Danada") -- here is a recipe for Mama and Dada's little helper, a margarita. I recall Dan drinking an inhuman amount of these when he, Jo-Jo, Teggers and Enid took the train from Vancouver to LA and then LA to Las Vegas, to visit us in New Mexico. I think it's reasonable to say that margaritas had a particularly odd effect on Dan and on one occasion caused him to take off most of his clothes and to kiss Gus (our dog) with extreme passion and ardour. Gus has never been quite the same. I know 'Lissa loves a nice cold margarita, but this recipe is for you Danada...steer clear of the prickly pears ol' boy and Viva la Margarita!

Name: Margarita

Ingredients:

Salt, for rimming the glass (optional)
Ice
1 1/2 ounces tequila (blanco, 100 percent agave)
1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 ounce Cointreau (not Triple Sec)

 

If using salt, place in a shallow dish. Moisten the rim of a rocks glass with a dampened paper towel, then dip in salt.

 

Fill the glass with ice; add tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau; and stir a few times until chilled. Serve immediately.