LA Margarita
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LA Margarita
Glass:
Serve in an Old-fashioned glass
| 1 1⁄2 fl oz | Patrón Reposado tequila |
| 3⁄4 fl oz | Cointreau L'Unique triple sec liqueur |
| 1 fl oz | Lime juice (freshly squeezed) |
| 1 fl oz | Lychee syrup (homemade) |
| 1⁄2 fl oz | Monin Ginger Syrup |
Garnish: Chia seeds and salt (50/50 blend) rim, whole peeled lychee
How to make:
SHAKE all ingredients with ice and strain into ice-filled glass.
Lychee syrup – made by blending the contents of a can of lychees until completely liquefied and then fine straining.
History:
Adapted from a recipe created by Jorge Ortega, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Recipe supplied by Patrón (originally with Patrón Citrónge Orange rather than triple sec), who say "Jorge's cocktail inspired by authenticity. Clean, crisp, and as light & refreshing as Los Angeles' signature agua frescas."
Nutrition:
One serving of LA Margarita contains 248 calories
Alcohol content:
- 1.5 standard drinks
- 13.93% alc./vol. (27.86° proof)
- 21.3 grams of pure alcohol
Difford’s Guide remains free-to-use thanks to the support of the brands in green above. Values stated for alcohol and calorie content, and number of drinks an ingredient makes should be considered approximate.
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