Original Lime Margarita

Mexican drink recipe from El Cortez

1.5 ozEspolòn Tequila Reposado
0.5 ozPatrón Citrónge
1.0 ozfresh lime juice
0.5 ozagave syrup
coarse white salt
lime wedge
lime wheel
Glassesyour choice (El Cortez uses an 8 oz challis)

Fill shallow dish or bowl with salt. Run the lime wedge around the rim of your glass and dip the rim into the salt.

Add all liquid ingredients into a cocktail shaker and pack with ice. Shake hard for about 10 seconds. Strain the ingredients into the glass. Add fresh ice and garnish with a lime wheel.

Makes 1 margarita.