05.18
The weather turned hot this week in Berkeley which means, of course, that it is Margarita season. After hearing a colleague complain about mediocre Margaritas I promised a blog post that would ensure no such future statements.
First, a margarita is not a frozen drink. It can be served on the rocks or straight up. I prefer the latter. It is not made from mix. The only ingredients are tequila, lime juice and an orange-flavored liquor. And salt for the rim if you like.
Second, the proportions in the margarita are a bit different than many cocktails. I’ve been talking with Rob and Shannon about the 3:1:1 rule. If I’m experimenting with a new cocktail I use 3 parts of the main alcohol, and 1 part each of the two additives (one is usually sweet). From there you can experiment with the proportions or begin to add other ingredients until you have a new concoction you like.
But this rule doesn’t work at all for the Margarita. Instead, give this a try:
- 3 parts tequila
- 2 parts fresh squeezed lime juice (I like the little Mexican limes the best)
- 2 part Cointreau (I actually like Patron Citronage just as well at about 1/2 the cost)
Shake over ice, strain into a martini glass and garnish with a thin slice of lime.
Depending on the sweetness of the limes you may find that you need a bit less Cointreau.
Enjoy!
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Margarita is one of my favorite cocktail. Right Margarita is very refreshing little sour cocktail with rich and complex taste. First of all you need a good tequila for your Margarita. For best results I use 100% agava tequila for my Margaritas – Los Arango Reposado, Patron Anejo or Leyenda del Milagro Select Barrel Reposado. Second key ingredient – fresh and ripe limes. Cointreau is third obligate component. Common I prepare my Margarita in ratio 3:3:2. I shake this cocktail very hard with a lot of cracked ice. Not cubed and not crushed! Cracked ice is something medium, I hope you understand
And of course salt rim – from lime juice and coarse salt.
You can read review of my tequilas and my Margarita on my blog – http://www.scienceofdrink.com/2008/02/24/my-first-100-agava-tequila-los-arango-reposado-and-my-first-margarita/
Also you can find recipes of Strawberry Margarita, Watermelon Margarita, Exorcist (aka Blue Margarita) and other interesting cocktails.
Enjoy!