Sipping Celebration: Cinco de Mayo

Cinco de Mayo - Authentic Margarita Cocktail RecipeCinco de Mayo technically commemorates the Battle of Puebla in 1862, but for most of us the day is an excellent excuse to party—and nothing symbolizes Mexico better than a margarita.

Three things are crucial when making a margarita: fresh lime juice, Cointreau (rather than triple sec) and the best tequila you can find. The standard ratio is 7:4:3—50 percent tequila, 29 percent Cointreau and 21 percent lime juice.

Margarita

  • 1½ ounces tequila
  • ½ ounce Cointreau
  • 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice

Rub the rim of the glass with lime juice, and coat with salt. Combine ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake briskly and strain over ice into the glass, taking care not to dissolve the salt. Garnish with a slice of lime.

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