Cool Mint Margarita Recipe

For salt-rimmed glasses, run the juicy part of the lime slice around the top rim of a glass. Then fill a shallow bowl with salt, and dip the rim of the glass in the salt to coat with salt. Set aside.

Add tequila, Cointreau, lime juice, mint sprigs, and a few ice cubes to a cocktail shaker. 

Using a cocktail muddler or the end of a wooden spoon, muddle the mint briefly.

Cover and shake vigorously for 10 seconds, or until the drink is chilled. Then give it a taste, and add in extra sweetener or mint if desired.

Fill glass with ice. Pour in the margarita mixture over the rocks.

Serve immediately, garnished with an extra lime wedge and/or sprig of mint if desired.