Quench your thirst with two recipes (one non-alcoholic) for the signature drink of the Southwest.
Photo by Gina Moore
MAKES ONE MARGARITA
Traditional Mexican margaritas are made with only three ingredients: tequila, lime juice and triple sec. Texas Margaritas include orange juice and sometimes Grand Marnier.
1½ ounce tequila (your favorite brand)
1½ ounce triple sec
1 ounce lime juice, fresh-squeezed
1 ounce orange juice, fresh-squeezed
I lime wedge
Kosher salt, for rimming
Additional lime wedges, for garnish
In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, add tequila, triple sec, lime, and orange juices. Shake rigorously until shaker is cold. Run the lime wedge around the rim of the glass, then dip the glass rim in salt. Strain the chilled margarita mixture into the glass. Serve with lime wedge over additional ice cubes, if desired.
Non-Alcoholic Margarita
MAKES 4
½ cup fresh-squeezed lime juice
½ cup fresh-squeezed lemon juice
¼ cup agave nectar (or simple sugar)
Club soda
Lime wedges
In a small pitcher, mix lime juice, lemon juice and agave nectar. Divide among four glasses filled with ice and top off with club soda. Garnish with lime wedges.
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