Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker halfway filled with ice cubes. Shake vigorously for about a minute. Rub the rim of a margarita glass with a lime slice, then dip in a plate of salt so that the the salt sticks to the rim. Fill the glass with crushed ice or ice cubes and strain the mixture into it. Garnish with a lime slice and serve.

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The margarita is the most common tequila-based cocktail in the United States, made with tequila mixed with triple sec and lime or lemon juice, often served with salt on the glass rim. Common ratios for a margarita are 2:1:1 (50% tequila, 25% Triple Sec, 25% fresh lime or lemon juice) 3:2:1 (50% tequila, 33% Triple Sec, 17% fresh lime or lemon juice) 3:1:1 (60% tequila, 20% Triple Sec, 20% fresh lime or lemon juice) 6:3:1 (60% tequila, 30% Triple Sec, 10% fresh lime or lemon juice) 1:1:1 (33% tequila, 33% Triple Sec, 33% fresh lime or lemon juice) although the IBA (IBA Official list of Cocktails) standard is 7:4:3 (50% tequila, 29% Triple Sec, 21% fresh lime or lemon juice) The drink is usually served shaken with ice, on the rocks, blended with ice (frozen margarita) or without ice (straight up). All three methods are frequently served with salt or sugar on the rim of the glass which is optional. Margaritas often contain an additional sweetener, such as simple...

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