Ingredients
1½oztequilaor mezcal
1ozCointreauor your preferred orange liqueur
¾ozlime juicefreshly-squeezed
2fresh mint
ice
coarse saltfor rimming the glasses, agave for sweetening, extra mint and lime wedges for garnish, optional
Preparation
For salt-rimmed glasses, run the juicy part of the lime slice around the top rim of a glass. Then fill a shallow bowl with salt, and dip the rim of the glass in the salt to coat with salt. Set aside.
Add tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, mint sprigs, and a few ice cubes to a cocktail shaker.
Using a cocktail muddler or the end of a wooden spoon, muddle the mint briefly.
Cover and shake vigorously for 10 seconds, or until the drink is chilled. Then give it a taste, and add in extra sweetener or mint if desired.
Fill glass with ice. Pour in the margarita mixture over the rocks.
Serve immediately, garnished with an extra lime wedge and/or sprig of mint if desired.
