A properly shaken margarita comes down to a few sharp, bright ingredients treated with respect, and this one nails the essentials. Bright tequila and fresh-squeezed lime juice get shaken hard over ice until the shaker turns frosty cold, which is the real secret to that silky, well-chilled texture. The salt-rimmed rocks glass adds a savory contrast that makes each sip taste sharper and more refreshing. A lime wheel perched on the rim gives it that classic cantina look without any fuss. This straightforward, citrus-forward pour is an easy one to keep in your added sugar–conscious rotation, since it leans on real lime juice and spirit rather than sweet mixers for its flavor. Serve it ice-cold and drink it right away for the best balance of tart, salty, and boozy in every glass.
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Pour the coarse salt onto a small flat plate. Run the lime wedge around the outer rim of a rocks glass to moisten it, then press and rotate the rim into the salt until evenly coated.
Fill the rocks glass with fresh ice and set aside.
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