Been through most of these and some are good and some are better. And there’s a few things to consider when making a perfect margarita, for you! Or we going blanco or aged? Sweet or sour? But for me there are some basics to follow first off, get a good tequila. I like Lalo blanco right now. Next you need a good mix. No, not that stuff in a bottle. You need to get, 9 limes, 3 lemons and an orange, you’ll only use half its juice. If you like it sweet you can add half of its volume in sweetener. This mix makes around 16oz (without the sugar). After this you need a good orange liqueur, I like Granma, it’s sweet n flavorful. Don’t skimp either. I want a full oz in there. A sprinkle of chunky salt in the shaker along with some hand cracked ice. There’s no need to strain (provided you strained the juices while making the mix) you want all that ice particulate.

2oz good tequila (Lalo)

1oz good orange liqueur (Grand Marnier)

1oz lime juice mix

1 sprinkle chunky salt

*1 bar spoon sugar or simple.

I like to hand crack clear ice to medium sized chunks. Throwing all the crushed pieces in the shaker also. I also like my drinks strong so reallly up the Lalo to 3. Shake vigorously and dirty dump into glass. It’s tart and forward. Especially good when the warm night skies melt the ice just a little.