A Margarita cocktail comprises of tequila, triple sec, and lime juice shaken and strained into a stepped-diameter martini-shaped glass rimmed with salt.
What is Tequila?
Tequila is a Mexican distilled spirit distilled from the blue agave plant (agave tequiliana).
In order for any spirit to be officially recognized as tequila, it must contain at least 51% blue agave plant distillate.
Types of tequila
Tequila blanco: Alsoknownassilver tequila. Blanco tequila is not aged. This tequila typically has notes of pepper and citrus with a spicy finish. This is the perfect tequila to use for Margaritas.
Types of tequila
Tequila reposado: Whentequilais aged between 2 to 12 months in oak barrels. It has a smooth flavour with notes of oak, vanilla, and caramel notes.
Types of tequila
Tequila añejo: Tequila aged between 1 to 4 years in oak barrels. It is richer, with typical notes of vanilla and cinnamon. This makes for good sipping tequila.
Types of tequila
Tequila joven is a blend of unaged and aged tequila.
Tequila cristalino is a clear spirit as the tequila añejo is filtered to remove tannins.
Why rim a Margarita cocktail with salt?
Salt changes the way taste buds process the bitterness of the tequila and the lime. By adding a few grains to each sip, the alcohol and bitterness are balanced and additional flavours can come through.
Best Margarita Recipe Ingredients
– 1 1/2 oz blanco tequila– 1 oz triple sec – 3/4 oz lime juice,– lime wedge and wheel– salt– ice
Best Margarita Recipe Instructions
– Rim a glass with the salt.– Add wet ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice. - Shake until well-chilled.– Strain into the cocktail glass with a few blocks of ice.