A Margarita for Monday night

“We were not a hugging people. In terms of emotional comfort it was our belief 

that no amount of physical contact could match the 

healing powers of a well made cocktail.”

                                                                                      David Sedaris

Margarita

Ingredients

Salt, for rimming the glass (optional)

Ice

1 1/2 ounces tequila (blanco, 100 percent agave)

1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice

1/2 ounce Cointreau

Instructions

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