It is Friday, the whateverteenth of April.  We have been sheltering-in-place with attempts to save the world for 5 weeks.  My children’s math lessons have my typically non-existent anxiety skyrocketing.  And, while wine is usually my drink of choice, I want a Margarita.  Sure, it is only 3:00 in the afternoon but now is the perfect time to celebrate the start of 2 whole days without e-learning.

Surprisingly, after a little research on my pal, Google, I did not find what I was looking for.  The recipes involve ingredients I don’t have, muddling which is too complicated for my current state of mind, or it makes a complete pitcher which I definitely do not need.  To remedy this, I made a multiple recipe mash up and am now enjoying The Perfect Margarita for One! 

Don’t worry, you do not have to dig out your cocktail shaker for this recipe.  A One Cup Liquid Measuring Cup and a Tablespoon works wonderfully.

INGREDIENTS:

2 Limes – divided

2 oz Tequila

1 oz Cointreau

2 Tablespoons Granulated Sugar

Kosher Salt (if desired)

Ice

Step 1:  Cut the two limes in half.  Squeeze 2 ounces of lime juice into the liquid measuring cup (from 1 1/2 limes).

Step 2:  Add Tequila and Cointreau to the lime juice.

Step 3:  Add Sugar to the cocktail mixture and stir until dissolved.  NOTE:  The sugar will not dissolve completely and that is ok.  

Step 4:  From the remaining half of a lime, cut a circular slice and set aside.

Step 5 (if desired):  Using the remaining lime end, cut a small wedge and run it along the rim of your glass (I used a double old fashioned).  Sprinkle kosher salt on the cutting board or a small saucer.  Turn the glass upside down and set it into the salt to create a salt rim.  

Step 6:  Fill glass halfway with ice.

Step 7:  Pour your Margarita mixture into your prepared glass of ice and garnish with the lime circle.

Step 8:  Enjoy!

Do you like your margaritas with or without salt? Let us know in the comments below!