The Classic Margarita

1. In a cocktail shaker, shake all ingredients (except salt) with ice.
2. Moisten glass rim with cut lime and dip edge in salt.
3. Add ice to glass, and strain in margarita. Margaritas can be made ahead in batches, but taste much better when prepared à la minute.

To make simple syrup, combine 1⁄2 cup sugar with 1⁄2 cup water in a small saucepan and simmer until sugar melts, then allow to 
cool completely. Stores in the fridge for weeks for future cocktail needs.