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Margarita (straight-up)
If desired, for the perfect salt rim you can liquidise or grind sea salt to make it finer, then run a cut slice of lime (or orange) around the outside...
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18th September at 16:27
Instead of just salt, try a rim with tajin (dried chilli peppers, sea salt, citric acid & dehydrated lime juice)
18th September at 18:11
Tajin is delicious.
10th September at 13:08
Just like a Daiquiri, a Margarita is a cocktail that I’ve had multiple times that’s both simple and great, with a Margarita being both sweet and tart, which this time I used 1800 Blanco Tequila and the Margarita was great like always
31st August at 13:10
Having previously been known to say that, “margaritas are for people who don’t know what martinis are”, I must admit that, with quality ingredients and you this kind of spec, this is a proper and special drink. Herbal, savoury, sweet-sour and definitely moreish. I look forward to retrying in warmer weather!
29th January at 19:06
Alright, this is the winner. I managed to acquire a truly amazing additive free Tequila called the Cascahuin Blanco. Brick oven cooked, roller-milled and confirmed additive free. All of this to say that with it, you get a Margarita which hits the sweet spot, with vegetal minerality, orange fruitiness and lime sourness, rounded out by just enough agave syrup, still maintaining its 'Daisy' nature. My favourite take on a Margarita.
1st April at 17:24
Chris, ever since I discovered Cascahuin Blanco, I want no other. I agree, this is the winner. This recipe is similar to my own, which is 50-25-20-5, plus some saline. There's something about that little bit of agave that just seals the deal. Salud!
3rd January at 16:50
Do you really do the lime wedge garnish with this? It’s not shown in the photo and it seems a little weird dropping that into a small shallow coupe glass.
12th January at 18:02
Yeah thanks I realised afterwards that it belongs on the rim. :-) And that’s how you have it in the photo in the book.
7th January at 09:11
A lime wedge is not essential but adds to appearance and allows the drinker to squeeze into the cocktail if they want to make it a tad sourer. It is usually placed on the time with a slot cut into the wedge.
24th October 2023 at 08:17
Tried this with Difford's bitters and I was surprised how well the other flavors blend with the lavender of the bitters. Great job!
21st April 2023 at 10:10
I see. Thank you!
20th April 2023 at 11:43
Out of curiousity, How is Margarita usually prepared, with Tequila blanco or reposado? Does it matters or is just a preference?
20th April 2023 at 13:32
It's down to your own preference. I lean towards reposado when served on-the-rocks and blanco when straight-up.