One of the most popular cocktails is the margarita, which is renowned worldwide. This classic cocktail typically consists of tequila, orange liqueur and fresh lime juice, often served in a glass with salt on the rim.
The origin of the cocktail is not known; many stories abound. Obviously, all originate in and around Mexico and Texas since Tequila is the primary ingredient.
Margaritas are mostly shaken and served either straight up in the margarita glass or over the ice in an old-fashioned glass. They may also be blended with ice and served frozen. It's quite an easy drink to make and here are some recipes beginning with the Classic and followed by some of my favourite variations.
Be bold and experiment with your own concoctions as Tequila lends itself well to different flavours. In all recipes, pour all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker, fill with ice cubes, shake it well and strain into the glass.
Ingredients:
Tequila: 50 ml
Orange Liqueur: 20 ml
Fresh Lime Juice: 20 ml
Garnish with a green lime wheel
Ingredients:
Tequila: 60 ml
Raw mango
Syrup: 20 ml
Fresh lime juice: 10 ml
Sugar syrup: 10 ml
Garnish with dehydrated homemade raw mango cubes
Ingredients:
Tequila: 60ml
Homemade strawberry syrup: 30 ml
Fresh lime juice: 20 ml
Garnish with fresh strawberry
Infuse tequila with best quality of chamomile tea for 12 hrs in an airtight glass jar, keep it separate and strain it once it's done
Ingredients:
Chamomile infused tequila: 60ml
Orange liqueur: 20 ml
Fresh lime juice: 20ml
Sugar Syrup: 10 ml (optional)
Garnish with dehydrated orange slice
Infuse tequila with fresh strawberries (perfectly washed) 8 to 10 pieces and a few pieces of jalapenos for at least 12 hrs. in an airtight glass jar, keep it separate and strain once it's done.
Ingredients:
Strawberry and jalapeno infused tequila: 60ml
Lime juice: 20ml
Agave syrup: 15 ml
Garnish with Jalapeno relish