### Margarita Recipe

#### Ingredients:
1. **Tequila**:
   - **Blanco (Silver) Tequila**: Use for a clean, crisp flavor that highlights the citrus elements of the drink.
2. **Homemade Sweet and Sour Mix**:
   - **Ingredients**:
     - Fresh Lime Juice: 1 part
     - Fresh Lemon Juice: 1 part
     - Simple Syrup: 1 part (equal parts sugar and water, dissolved and cooled)
   - **Instructions**:
     1. Juice the limes and lemons.
     2. Mix the lime juice, lemon juice, and simple syrup in equal parts.
3. **Orange Liqueur** (choose one):
   - **Triple Sec**: Adds a bright, straightforward orange flavor.
   - **Cointreau**: Provides a balanced, refined, and complex orange flavor.
   - **Grand Marnier**: Adds depth and richness with a hint of cognac, offering a luxurious flavor profile.
4. **Ice**: For shaking and serving.
5. **Salt**: For rimming the glass.
6. **Lime and/or Lemon Wedges**: For garnish.

#### Equipment:
1. **Cocktail Shaker**: For mixing the margarita.
2. **Jigger or Measuring Tool**: To measure the ingredients accurately.
3. **Citrus Juicer**: To extract juice from the limes and lemons.
4. **Salt Rimmer or Small Plate**: To rim the glass with salt.
5. **Cocktail Glasses**: Traditionally, margaritas are served in margarita glasses, but a rocks glass can also work.

#### Recipe:
1. **Rim the Glass**:
   - Rub a lime or lemon wedge around the rim of the glass.
   - Dip the rim into a small plate of salt.

2. **Mix the Ingredients**:
   - Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
   - Add 2 ounces of tequila.
   - Add 2 ounces of the homemade sweet and sour mix.
   - Add 1 ounce of your chosen orange liqueur (Triple Sec, Cointreau, or Grand Marnier).

3. **Shake**:
   - Shake the mixture vigorously for about 15 seconds to combine and chill the ingredients.

4. **Serve**:
   - Fill the prepared glass with ice.
   - Strain the margarita mixture into the glass.

5. **Garnish**:
   - Garnish with a lime and/or lemon wedge on the rim of the glass.

#### Impact of Choices on Flavor Profile:
- **Tequila**: Using blanco tequila keeps the flavor clean and crisp, allowing the citrus and orange notes to shine.
- **Sweet and Sour Mix**: Freshly squeezed lime and lemon juices combined with simple syrup provide a balanced mix of tartness and sweetness.
- **Orange Liqueur**:
  - **Triple Sec**: Delivers a bright, straightforward orange flavor that is light and refreshing.
  - **Cointreau**: Adds a refined and balanced orange flavor with complex sweet and bitter notes, enhancing the overall sophistication of the drink.
  - **Grand Marnier**: Contributes a richer, more robust flavor with hints of cognac, adding depth and luxury to the margarita.

Enjoy your personalized margarita, crafted to suit your taste preferences!