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Pastry War Margarita
Mezcal, amaro and elderflower liqueur all work together to set this Margarita apart
Richard Berube
7th February at 23:59
The problem with variations of the Margarita is it’s rarely as good as the original. The elderflower doesn’t really add anything to it. A good cocktail anyway but it lacks Cointreau and agave syrup!
30th November 2024 at 16:05
I tried this cocktail with Averna as amaro. The result was a little bit sweet, but else very balanced. Nice Margarita for the festive time!
25th October 2024 at 15:46
Exquisite ingredients but none really came through. They felt a bit wasted on the tongue. Had expected more.
18th March 2024 at 20:15
I was not impressed by it until half way through….I think the drink got a bit warmer. It actually toned down the sour and allowed other flavors came out more.
26th March 2023 at 18:39
i slapped this right down my big old face with no problems whatsoever
10th December 2022 at 02:38
Like that is was sour and not sweet. Not being a fan of Mezcal, I knew I would have issues with the smoky. It was not bad. Good margarita even with the smoky Mezcal taste.
29th July 2022 at 02:14
I like this with a bar spoon of agave syrup (1:1 agave and water)
19th February 2022 at 02:40
I agree with AC’s observations below — it was QUITE tart for me as written. I added an additional 1/3 oz of St. Germaine and served it on the rocks, and found the drink better for it.
20th January 2022 at 16:55
Really tasty but slightly sour for me. Might up the St Germain next time
31st December 2020 at 13:15
I will try it tonight, and see if I like Mezcal. I love tequila so I think it should be pretty fine.