AGAVE MARGARITA

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This triple sec-free recipe was inspired by one from Tommy's Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco. Just remember, fresh is best - See variations at end of instructions! Try one or make them all! Taken from Bon Appetit May '12.

Provided by alligirl

Categories     Beverages

Time 2m

Yield 1 cocktail, 1 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

kosher salt
2 lime slices
1/4 cup tequila, blanco (silver)
2 tablespoons agave syrup (nectar)
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

Steps:

  • Pour some kosher salt into a small dish; rub 1 lime slice over half the rim of an Old Fashioned glass (if you prefer your Margarita on the rocks) or a coupe glass (if you prefer it up). Dip rim of glass into salt.
  • Combine tequila, agave syrup, and juice in a cocktail shaker; fill with ice and shake well.
  • Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with second lime slice.
  • DIFFERENT VARIATIONS -.
  • Fruity: Muddle 3 blackberries with agave syrup in a cocktail shaker until berries are lightly crushed and juices are released. Continue with above recipe.
  • Spicy: Muddle 2 thin rounds of jalapeno with agave syrup in a cocktail shaker until peppers begin to fall apart. For a less-spicy version, remove the seeds first. Continue with above recipe.
  • Bright: Steep 1 hibiscus teabag or 1 teaspoons dried hibiscus flowers with 4 oz. of hot water for 10 minutes. Discard tea bag/flowers and let tea cool. Gently spoon some tea OVER margarita, forming a red layer on top. (STUNNING!).

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