I’ve never really liked tequila, or margaritas for that matter until recently. The neon colored, super sweet or overly bitter margarita mixes were just not appealing to me. But, a fresh squeezed lime, high quality tequila, orange liqueur and a touch of sweetness; I can get behind that!
This is a classic version of the Margarita cocktail representing Mexico and going head-to-head with the Caipirinha Cocktail from Brazil in the Cocktail Match Up.
It has a bright citrus flavor and is easy to drink and enjoy.
Cheers!
Classic Margarita Cocktail
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Start to Finish: 5 minutes
1 lime wedge
1 teaspoon coarse Kosher salt
1 1/2 oz blanco tequila
1 oz fresh squeezed lime juice
1/2 oz orange liqueur
1/2 oz agave nectar
Ice
Run lime wedge around rim of martini glass, salt rim of glass.
In a shaker, mix tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur and agave nectar; add ice. Cover and shake vigorously to chill. Strain drink into prepared glass and serve.
Makes: 1 Cocktail
Go Mexico!
More margarita recipes to check out:
Summer Margarita from Rick Bayless
14 Margarita Recipes from Chow
Strawberry Jalapeño Margaritas from SharingThyme
