The Original Margarita

[martinsid]

3 lime wedges
fine sea salt
11/4 measure tequila
3/4 measure Cointreau
11/4 measure fresh lime juice
4-5 ice cubes
lime wheel, to decorate

Dampen the rim of a chilled cocktail glass with 1 of the lime wedges then dip the rim into fine sea salt. Pour the tequila, Cointreau and lime juice into a cocktail shaker. Squeeze the juice from the remaining 2 lime wedges to release the oils in the skin then drop the wedges into the shaker. Add the ice cubes and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds. Strain the cocktail into the chilled glass and decorate with a lime wheel.