Ultimate Margarita
This on the rocks and triple sec free. This is fresh and refreshing. FRESH LIMES ONLY.
This on the rocks and triple sec free. This is fresh and refreshing. FRESH LIMES ONLY.
- Carbohydrate 23.9574850016932 g
- Cholesterol 0 mg
- Fat 0.07172 g
- Fiber 1.88028569387595 g
- Protein 0.422510000074554 g
- Saturated Fat 0.0079836 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (106g)
- Sodium 115.816900000196 mg
- Sugar 22.0771993078172 g
- Trans Fat 0.0389464 g
- Calories 87 calories
Step-by-step
- Pour some kosher salt into a small dish.
- Rub one lime slice over half the rim of an Old Fashion glass. Dip the glass rim in the 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 slicd
The Mechanics of Citrus Extraction
Using bottled citrus juice introduces inconsistent acidity and preservatives that ruin the profile of a spirit-forward drink. Fresh limes yield approximately one ounce of juice each when rolled firmly against a hard countertop before cutting, breaking the internal membranes to maximize liquid output. Hand-pressing through a fine-mesh strainer catches pulp and stray seeds while ensuring zero bitter pith oils contaminate the shaker tin. Agave nectar requires vigorous mechanical agitation with ice cubes measuring at least one inch square because dense sweeteners resist dissolving in cold alcohol without intense kinetic friction.
Equipment and Temperature Control
A standard Boston shaker constructed from stainless steel chills down faster than glass mixing vessels, dropping the cocktail temperature below freezing within fifteen seconds of shaking. Standard ice melts too quickly and dilutes the spirit, so fill the shaker completely to the brim with hard, clear cubes to minimize unwanted water accumulation. Rim only half the exterior edge of the glass with kosher salt to preserve a clean zone for sipping without overwhelming the palate with sodium. While mixed cocktails degrade rapidly in quality and should be consumed immediately, leftover agave-lime base without alcohol can be sealed in an airtight glass jar and refrigerated for up to forty-eight hours.
