Citrusy · Sour / Tart · Refreshing

Cointreau Margarita

A citrusy, tart, and refreshing tequila blanco cocktail, shaken, served over ice, and presented in a margarita glass.

Main alcohol
Tequila Blanco
Estimated strength
Moderate
Technique
Shaken
Serving style
Served up
Glass
Margarita Glass
Garnish
lime wheel
Carbonation
Still

Ingredients

  • 1 oz Cointreau
  • 2 oz Tequila Blanco
  • 1 oz Lime Juice
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 piece Lime Wheel
  • 1 cup Ice

Instructions

  1. Salt the rim of a margarita glass.
  2. Combine Cointreau, tequila, and lime juice in a shaker with ice.
  3. Shake vigorously until well chilled.
  4. Strain into the prepared glass over fresh ice and garnish with a lime wheel.