Margarita

Prep Time 3 mins
Assembly Time 2 mins
Total Time 5 mins
Description

The Margarita is a classic cocktail that is believed to have been created by Carlos “Danny” Herrera in 1938 at Rancho La Gloria in Tijuana, Mexico. Several variations of the recipe exist, but this lime-flavored version made with tequila, triple sec, citrus, agave syrup, and salt is the most popular.

Ingredients
  • 2 fl oz Tequila Reposado
  • 0.5 fl oz Triple Sec
  • 0.5 fl oz Lemon Juice
  • 0.5 fl oz Lime Juice
  • 0.5 fl oz Agave Syrup
  • 1 TBSP Salt
  • 1 Lime Slice
Method
  1. 1

    Pour salt onto a plate, rub outer rim of a margarita glass with lime rind, and roll rim of glass in salt until coated.

  2. 2

    Add tequila, triple sec, lemon juice, lime juice, and agave syrup to a shaker.

  3. 3

    Fill shaker with cubed ice.

  4. 4

    Shake for 10-20 seconds.

  5. 5

    Using a Hawthorne and fine mesh strainer, strain into rimmed margarita glass.

  6. 6

    Garnish with lime slice.

Find this recipe online: https://novelnightcaps.com/recipe/margarita-cocktail/