Thursday, January 13, 2011

Thirsty Thursday: Traditional Margarita

The margarita is up there with the martini: a classic. But just like a martini, it's a classic that can go horribly wrong if the right ingredients aren't used. A good margarita should be the perfect balance we sweet and sour and salt. Go easy on the cointreau and sweet & sour, and avoid blending if you can. Here is our favorite recipe:

2 1/2  ounces silver tequilla
1 ounce sweet & sour
1/2 ounce triple sec, Cointreau, or Grande Marnier
Squeeze of 2 lime wedges
Squeeze of 2 lemon wedges

Shake together and strain into a chilled, ice-packed salt-rimmed glass.
Posted by at 5:43 AM

2 comments:

  1. Travel Food PhilJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:26 AM

    Well put Jordan, it's all about getting that balance right to enhance the Tequila flavour. We like to do our Margaritas martini style though at the restaurant but I suppose it all depends on what you like!

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  2. This GirlJanuary 14, 2011 at 8:45 AM

    I haven't had a martini style marg in a long time. Definitely poured a few 'up' over the years. The bartender certainly can hide anything when its served this way!

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