Friday Summer Cocktail - Classic Lime Margarita

May long weekend always feels like the beginning of summer to me.

It is the start of sunny days, warm nights, beaches, BBQ's, flip flops, sunglasses and cocktails!

I decided that from now until September instead of a Friday Favourite Thing I am going to post a cool and refreshing summer cocktail!

I decided to start with one of my all-time favourites, the classic Margarita.

Now, I am pretty particular about my margaritas. They have to be on the rocks, they need salt and they must have freshly squeezed lime juice.

I hate when you order a margarita and it comes to the table glowing green, that lime mix is gross!

Here is what you need,

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1½ oz. Tequila

½ oz. Cointreau

1 oz. freshly squeezed lime juice

1 tbsp. super fine sugar (optional)

5-6 large ice cubes

Salt

In a cocktail shaker add the Tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and sugar.

Add the ice and shake for 20 seconds.

(You can add as little or as much sugar as you like, 1 tablespoon is the perfect amount for me!)

Rub a small piece of lime around the rim of a glass. Pour some salt into a shallow bowl and dip the rim of the glass in the salt to coat.

Pour the margarita with the ice into the glass, garnish with a slice of lime.

So grab a pair of sunglasses and a lawn chair and head outside to sit in the sun and enjoy your Margarita!

Happy beginning of summer everyone‼

Jen