Classic Margarita

Ingredients:

• 2 oz Costa Tequila Blanco

• 1 oz Cointreau or orange liqueur

• 1 oz fresh lime juice

• Optional: 1/4 to 1/2 oz agave nectar or simple syrup (depending on how sweet you like it)

• For Garnish: Coarse kosher salt or flaky sea salt (for the rim)

• Lime wedge (for garnish)

Directions:

1. Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass and dip it into a shallow plate of salt. Fill the glass with fresh ice.

2. In a cocktail shaker, add the tequila, orange liqueur, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup (if using).

3. Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty.

4. Strain the mixture into your prepared, ice-filled rocks glass.

5. Finish with a fresh lime wedge on the rim.