Tequila Martinis

Directions

1. 1
   In a pitcher or a cocktail shaker, combine the tequila and the ice cubes and stir or shake 20 times.
2. 2
   Place the Triple Sec in a chilled cocktail glass, swirl it around to coat the inside of the glass, and discard it.
3. 3
   Strain the tequila into the glass.
4. 4
   Thread the twist of lime and the strip of chile onto the cocktail skewer, perch it on the rim of the glass, and serve at once.
5. 5
   This recipe yields 1 martini.