March 2024 – Margarita

When the weather begins to warm, or its Cinco de Mayo, my urge to drink a Margarita increases exponentially.  Drinks like the Mojito and Margarita really hit the spot on a warm day and while I love a good Mojito the salt aspect of the Margarita speaks to me when I have been active on a summer day and look to enjoy a refreshing cocktail to end the day.  In addition, no drink that I am aware of, is as customizable as the Margarita.  The ratios are very particular to the person drinking it.  Whether 3-2-1 or 2-1-1 (Tequila – Orange Liqueur – Lime Juice), whether a Tommy Margarita (Agave syrup instead of Orange Liqueur), frozen or on the rocks, original or strawberry, the Margarita can come in a very wide variety of preparations.  This is the one drink I do not say you must follow a specific recipe and instead you need to tweak what you like best whether tart, or sweet, whether with salt or without.  What I share today is Bob’s version of a perfect Margarita if making one for myself.  This is the recipe I follow especially when making them individually rather than by the batch.  I will share a batch recipe in the future that a friend introduced me to, that requires some time and patience.  I love them both, so I will let you choose your favorite.  Remember once you find your perfect ratio of ingredients for your Margarita that will be the perfect drink for you.

Ingredients:

• Tequila (e.g., 1800 Silver/Blanco or your favorite)
• Orange liqueur (e.g., Cointreau)
• Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice (strained)
• Agave Nectar or Syrup  
• Course Koser Salt
• Lime wedge

Tools:

• Oxo two-sided shot glass/jigger
• Cocktail Shaker
• Double Rocks Glass, Margarita Glass, 16 oz Libbey or Mexican Clay Cantaritos

Directions:

Margarita

1. Prepare you glass by dipping the rim of the glass in some lime juice and dip into kosher salt to coat the rim with salt.  I usually only salt half to allow a area of the glass to drink from that is salt free.  Fill glass with ice prior to filling with cocktail.
2. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice add the following
   • 3 oz Tequila
   • 1.5 oz Cointreau
   • 1.5 oz lime juice (fresh squeezed and strained)
   • 1 tsp Agave Nectar/Syrup  
3. Strain drink into selected glass with salted rim filled with ice.
4. Garnish with lime wedge and enjoy!!! 

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