Technique
Rim
To rim a glass is to coat its edge with salt, sugar or another garnish, so each sip picks up a little of it.
In practice
Run a lime or lemon wedge around the outside edge, then roll the edge in salt or sugar on a small plate. Coating only the outside keeps it out of the drink. A half rim lets the drinker choose. The Margarita is the best-known salt-rimmed cocktail.
Drinks to try it with
Rim, in short
What does rim mean in cocktails?
To rim a glass is to coat its edge with salt, sugar or another garnish, so each sip picks up a little of it.