
the Margarita
2 oz of tequila
1 oz of freshly squeezed lime juice
1/2 oz of dark agave nectar
Combine all ingredients in a shaker with ice; shake for 5-10 seconds. Strain and serve in a cocktail glass, or pour into a highball glass.
Notes: We usually pick a reposado tequila, for margaritas and everything else; Corralejo is our favorite.
Dark and light agave are both delicious, but dark is sweeter and a bit more complex. If you can't find dark agave or already have the light stuff on hand, you may need up to 3/4 of an ounce for the perfect combination of sour and sweet!
I know lots of people love salt with their margaritas, but the truth is that the drink doesn't really need it. If you're craving that kick, salt just a small portion of the rim or use a salt-sugar mix.
Salud!
Photo by Carla Ten Eyck Photography.
I'm going to need about a half dozen of those come the end of the weekend.
ReplyDeleteOhhh. that does look perfect! Happy Friday:)
ReplyDeleteYUM!! that looks pretty fantastic! im going to have some mexican food tomorrow :) cant wait. xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams
ReplyDeleteSounds delicious!!! I may need to try it later on ;)))
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ReplyDeletethat looks so refreshing..I think I need to extend 5 de Mayo till the weekend!
ReplyDeleteyum! this calls for a post-cinco de mayo margarita tonight :-)
ReplyDeletei'm not really even a margarita person but that does look pretty yum.
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It sounds AND looks perfect! Cheers to the weekend!
ReplyDeleteI can practically feel a cool breeze and hear waves crashing just looking at this picture! YUM
ReplyDeletei wish i had the power to wiggle my nose and make this drink appear before me right now
ReplyDeleteWow! This is great inspiration, I'll definitely be showing your blog to my sister who is getting married in November and is in need of ideas!
ReplyDeleteEmma x
That looks so delish! Perfect for the weather we're having in Dallas!
ReplyDeleteyum yum yum!! margs are always a lovely go to drink! and i agree if it's good.. you don't need salt.
ReplyDeletehope your man had a good bday. i'm making enchiladas tonight (a day late perhaps). too bad i don't have any ingredients to whip these up too.
ReplyDeletelooks delightful. what's not to love about a good marg? xoxo, chrissy.
ReplyDeleteThat does indeed look quite perfect :)
ReplyDeleteAnd a happy weekend to you Lena!
This sounds beautiful! I'm arranging a hen do for my sister-in-law-to-be at the moment, and we're having a big Mexican feast for dinner. Tequila cocktails... perfect!! =) x
ReplyDeleteDelish!!!!!! Have a fab weekend lovely lena!
ReplyDeletei can't believe i've been away for so long... it's just been quite hectic around here... hope you have a fantastic weekend... and enjoy a few of these too!
ReplyDeleteI need to make one of these ASAP!
ReplyDeleteI'll take as many as you can pour them ;)
ReplyDeleteThat looks refreshing....I'll take one!
ReplyDeleteme and tequila is never a good mixture... happens occasionally though :p
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How are you so great with cocktails!!! This sounds super easy and delicious! None of the crazy drink mix or wayyy too much sugar!
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That sounds so much better than those grocery store mixes.
ReplyDeleteWhen I come back to SF I want to go to the liqour store with you two ;)
I love margaritas! I never tried making one from scratch though I never like the mixes. So I better try this!
ReplyDeletethis sounds delicious! i used to hate tequila but i had a few sips of someones drink over the weekend and i managed to not throwup and decided i kinda liked it. lol
ReplyDeleteOh Yum! This looks delicious! I will definitely have to give it a try.
ReplyDelete~ Clare x
yum! this sounds great for summer BBQs
ReplyDeleteOOOo yes please!!!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you about the salt. I tried a pretty awesome margarita this weekend sans the salt and it was delicious!
ReplyDeleteAnd here it is!!! The recipe I have been waiting for!!!! I can't wait to shake it up! Cheers to one day enjoying one of these deliciousness together! xo Samantha
ReplyDeleteOh yum! You know I've never really liked margs but this sounds so tasty since it's coming from you, Lena :) xo
ReplyDeleteooh, usually I use triple sec in my 'ritas, but agave nectar sounds wonderful.
ReplyDeleteWell I hope he had a lovely birthday! And this looks just heavenly. I seriously think that we need to a a cinco de mayo celebration every month!!
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kristi
and if you would have only been on Real Housewives and shared that recipe and thought of "skinny girl" as branding...you'd be a bazillionaire right now :) thanks for sharing--I tried to wing it the other night and couldn't "get" the right taste.
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