Classic Margarita

The classic margarita is simple, fresh, citrus-forward, and no blender required..

I’m picky about margaritas. Too much juice and the cocktail leaves me feeling bloated and sluggish; too much sugar and the taste of tequila is lost, replaced by a sickeningly-sweet flavor that steamrolls over the whole drink.

The recipe I’ve stuck by for years is a basic one: fresh lime juice, triple sec or Cointreau, good, quality tequila, and a touch of simple syrup or agave. There are no crazy flavors – though the recipe easily allows for the addition of berries, pineapple, or grapefruit – it’s simple, fresh, citrus-forward, and doesn’t require a blender. 

If you’re really feeling creative, soak your tequila on jalapeños for a day or two. It’ll throw a nice kick in your celebrations!

Classic Margarita

Ingredients

2 oz tequila 

¾ oz lime juice

1 oz triple sec

A bar spoon or two of simple syrup or agave, to taste

Instructions

If desired, rim a rocks glass with salt. Pour ingredients in a shaker with ice. Shake and strain into the  ice-filled rocks glass. Serve with a lime wedge as garnish. To sweeten, mix in the agave or simple syrup.

STORY BY MAGGIE WEAVER / PHOTOGRAPHY BY ADAM MILLIRON

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