10643 Perfect Margarita Under 5 mins Under 5 mins 1 rockin' cocktail Tue Aug 29 13:59:00 -0700 2006 Fri May 01 12:12:31 -0700 2009 Easy CHOW http://www.chow.com/recipes/10643 Fri, 01 May 2009 19:12:31 GMT The one and only true way to make it Serve with our cumin- or cayenne-spiked rimming salt for a sensational party drink. CHOW’s senior editor has a side job of advocating proper margarita-making. Following is the only way she thinks a margarita should be prepared. Serve it with either our Cumin Salt or our Cayenne Salt and your next party will be a big hit.

Special equipment: This citrus juicer won us over because of its efficiency and practical design.

What to buy: All self-respecting margaritas are made with only 100 percent agave tequila (we like to use the high-quality Cuervo 1800, Patrón Silver, Herradura, or Don Julio) and Cointreau.

This recipe was featured as part of our Build Your Own Burrito Bar story.

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  • If using salt, place in a shallow dish. Moisten the rim of a rocks glass with a dampened paper towel, then dip in salt.
  • Fill the glass with ice; add tequila, lime juice, and Cointreau; and stir a few times until chilled. Serve immediately.
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    ]]>     477 1 1/2 ounces tequila (blanco, 100 percent agave)

    ]]>     44 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice

    ]]>     1/2 ounce Cointreau (not Triple Sec)

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