I used to make more of a diluted margarita with several ounces of a limeade-type mixture, but the stronger / straighter version seems to be truer to the taste of the tequila, and tastes more like the margaritas I really like at Guero's Taco Bar on South Congress. I also really like the margaritas at Z-Tejas but I have not figured out how to get that exact flavor yet.
2 oz 100% agave tequila
1 oz Cointreau
Juice of 1/2 to 1 lime freshly sqeezed (depending on how big and juicy the lime is)
Approx 1 Tbs simple syrup to taste
Put martini / margarita glass in freezer for a few minutes. Combine ingredients in shaker with lots of ice. Shake, strain into cold glass. You could also strain it into a more traditional highball / margarita glass with ice (use fresh ice, not the ice from the shaker).
Simple syrup is made by bringing to a boil in a saucepan 1 part water and 1 part sugar until sugar dissolves. Cool and save in the fridge. (I like to infuse simple syrup with fresh mint for making mint juleps or mojitos).
Tequilas I really like to use:
Sauza Hornitos, Tezon silver, Patron silver, or Gran Centenario plata (or try an anejo tequila like Sauza Commemoritivo or Don Julio anejo for a darker / oakier flavor)
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