Margarita
2 oz silver/plata/white tequila.
1 oz triple sec
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
kosher salt in a small dish for garnish (optional)
lime wedge on rim so recipient can taste, and add the extra bit of lime juice or drink it as is.
- Squeeze lime juice, add to shaker, and use expelled lime to rim the outside of the glass(es) with juice.
- Rotate the limed glass into the salt or lightly touch it to the salt about 1/2 way around.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the shaker with ice.
- Shake vigorously and strain into the glass. Add ice to the glass if you want it on the rocks (I do).
- Play "Tequila" while shaking
Lemon Drop (thanks for reminding me how good these are, Sandy!)
2 oz citrus vodka such as Absolute Citron
1 oz fresh lemon juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup (or 1 tablespoon confectioners sugar)
1 lemon wedge/wheel for garnish
- Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. If using sugar, mix it with liquid ingredients before adding ice to help it dissolve.
- Some like to rim the glass with confectioners sugar. I do not. Garnish with lemon wheel or wedge.
Cosmopolitan
1 1/2 oz citrus vodka
1 oz triple sec
1/2 oz fresh lime juice
1/4 oz cranberry juice cocktail for color
lime wedge or wheel for garnish
- Shake with ice and strain into a chilled cocktail glass. Add garnish.
- Play Sex and the City theme while shaking to complete the scene.