Margarita

By • January 23, 2013 • 5 Comments


Author Notes: Just in time for Super Bowl Sunday, here's a margarita that lets all of the natural flavors shine through.Erika Kotite

Serves 2

  • 4 ounces tequila
  • 2 ounces Cointreau
  • 2 ounces fresh-squeezed lime juice (plus spent lime rind)
  • 1/2 ounce agave syrup
  • Ice
  • Coarse sea salt
  • Additional lime wedges (for garnish)
  1. Mix tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and agave syrup in a shaker or large measuring cup filled partway with ice and stir or shake until thoroughly chilled.
  2. Spread salt on a plate. Rub rims of two rocks glasses with the spent lime. Turn glasses upside down in the salt. Fill glasses with ice and pour in the margarita liquid. Add lime wedge to each.

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18 days ago Coffeecat

Barbara, I beg to differ. Agave nectar has a low glycemic index and is healthier in that regard than most natural and processed sugars, certainly more than refined white sugar from which simple syrup is normally made. White sugar scores 60 or higher on the glycemic index; agave nectar (which is not milky white but pale amber) scores in the low 30s. The nice thing about using agave in some cocktails, especially ones with good acidity lime lime juice is that it adds a bit of texture and mouth feel.

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20 days ago newkiwi

Thanks, Barbara! I will do that.

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20 days ago Barbara Robertson

Raw agave is milky white. Agave is comparable to high fructose corn syrup-goes straight to your liver. Sugar syrup is a healthier choice.

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4 months ago DeirdreMS

I would sooo love to be able to organize my saved recipes! I really enjoy your website. Thank you.

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4 months ago Muse

Margaritas are my all-time favorite drink...can't wait to make these!