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Margarita

Lime-led acidity shapes the first sip of a Margarita, with agave and orange notes softening the edges. It is lively rather than sugary, and the salt rim can make the citrus taste even sharper. A good choice for sour-cocktail drinkers, especially with tacos or ceviche; a Tommy’s Margarita usually shifts attention away from orange liqueur and toward agave sweetness.

SourRefreshingCitrus
APPROX. ABV
22%
STRENGTH
4/5
DRINKABILITY
4/5

TASTE PROFILE

How it is likely to feel

Sweetness2
Bitterness0
Sourness5
Strength4
Body2
Drinkability4
Fruity3
Herbal0
Smoky0

CLASSIC STRUCTURE

What is usually in it

50 ml Tequila

25 ml Citrus

15 ml Modifier

Method
Shake with ice and strain.
Glass
Coupe or Old Fashioned
Garnish
Citrus twist
Recipes and serving sizes vary by bar. ABV is an approximate guide.

PAIRING DIRECTIONS

Useful places to start

01Tacos
02Ceviche
03Grilled fish

Pairing suggestions are directions, not fixed rules. Sauce, seasoning and serving temperature can change the result.

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