Yuzu-Ginger Margarita

Author Notes

This bright, zingy margarita is made special with the addition of yuzu, a Japanese citrus fruit, and a bit of a kick from freshly grated ginger. When yellow and ripe, yuzu produces juice that tastes like lime, mandarin orange, and grapefruit combined—in this cocktail, the super citrus is complemented by rich, velvety 1800 Cristalino (a crystal-clear añejo) for a well-balanced sip. Yuzu technically grows year round, but the winter months are when this fruit really shines. Since fresh yuzu can be hard to find (it can't be imported but is grown domestically by small farmers), you can swap in bottled yuzu juice that’s commonly found at Asian grocery stores. Note: If you like your margs a lil' sweeter, add ¼ ounce agave. —Irene Yoo

Test Kitchen Notes

This recipe is shared in partnership with 1800 Tequila. —The Editors