Macca Margarita

Serve in a Coupe glass...
1½	fl oz	Patrón Reposado (orange seal) 100% agave tequila
¾	fl oz	Triple sec liqueur
¾	fl oz	Freshly squeezed lime juice
½	fl oz	Freshly squeezed orange juice
1/12	fl oz	Sugar syrup (2 sugar to 1 water)

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How to make:

SHAKE all ingredients with ice and fine strain into chilled glass.

Garnish:

Half salted rim with split lime & orange wheels on rim

Comment:

Orange juice adds fruity dilution to what could also be called a Breakfast Margarita. Sir Paul McCartney is said to like his Margaritas made with a splash of freshly squeezed orange juice, hence this recipe is named in his honour.

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Recipe by yours truly (Simon Difford) at the Cabinet Room, London, England.

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