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Maria Theresa Margarita

Difford’s Guide
Discerning Drinkers (63)
Measurements in:
Serves:
1
Ingredients
2 fl oz Reposado tequila (100% agave)
1 fl oz Cranberry juice (sweetened)
12 fl oz Lime juice (freshly squeezed)
13 fl oz Agave syrup (agave nectar)

How to make

Glassware

Serve in a Coupe glass

Prepare

  1. Select and pre-chill a COUPE GLASS.
  2. Prepare garnish of lime wedge.

Method

  1. SHAKE all ingredients with ice.
  2. FINE STRAIN into chilled glass.

Garnish

  1. Garnish with lime wedge.

Flavour Profile

No alcohol
Medium
Boozy
Sweet
Medium
Dry/sour

Health & Nutrition

Nutrition:

One serving of Maria Theresa Margarita contains 178 calories

Alcohol content:

  • 1.4 standard drinks
  • 15.35% alc./vol. (30.69° proof)
  • 18.9 grams of pure alcohol

History

Adapted from a recipe created by Victor J. Bergeron and published in his 1972 Trader Vic's Bartender's Guide Revised.

MARIA THERESA
1 ounce tequila
½ ounce cranberry juice
Juice of ½ lime
Shake in commercial electric drink mixer (or in shaker can with mixing glass) with ice cubes. Strain into chilled saucer champagne glass.

Victor J. Bergeron, 1972


Review

Originally sweetened with sugar syrup, this is better smoothed with honey.

Variations/similar cocktails

Honeyed Maria Theresa; Habsburg Margarita

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Comments & Discussion

John Hinojos Premium Member
Had this again. Perfect for the Christmas Holidays. Great colour.
score: 1
John Hinojos Premium Member
Still one of my favourites. Living in San Diego and growing up in California Margaritas are somewhat common and every day. This one has a little zing to it. Used unsweetened cranberry juice which made the drink not as sweet but perfect with a homemade Mexican dinner.
score: 1
Shannon Brown
I gave it three stars; it was just meh. However, I should note that I made this cocktail right after trying the Monterita which is very similar (except for amaro) so I couldn’t help but compare the two and this one was flat and boring compared to the Monterita. The Monterita is very flavorful, so it was a Tough act to follow.
score: 0
Melissa Demian
I have just made this with coconut nectar rather than agave syrup, and the result is outstanding. Because the coconut nectar is something my friend brought back from Fiji, we are calling this variation the Maria Teresia for a more Pasifika flavour!
score: 1
Miguel Perales Premium Member
Very nice and refreshing. First time I've made one with cranberry juice and my wife and I really enjoyed it.
score: 2
John Hinojos Premium Member
I really like margaritas with cranberry juice. This is outstanding. Not sweet, but use sugar based cranberry cocktail and not the ones with corn syrup.
score: 3
Calvin Grant Premium Member
Great advice John. The best Cosmo I've ever had was made with pure 100% cranberry juice. Not this watered down high fructose corn syrup drivel that's so ubiquitous these days.
score: 2
Jarrod Reid
A little vacation in a glass. Easy to drink. Bright and evenly proportioned
score: 1

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Makes a minimum of 6 cocktails.
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