Refining the perfect margarita
Warm weather has finally arrived to Maryland's western shore. Through the winter I've been refining my margarita recipe. Here's this summer's original version which is dry and refreshing. I think this drink needs a name because I'm not sure it still qualifies as a margarita. Don't diss it 'till you've tried it!Juice of 2 limes
Juice of 1 grapefruit
6 oz club soda
1 tsp superfine sugar (or to taste, I often skip the sugar)
8 oz Cuervo Gold
2 oz Grand Mariner
Squeeze juice into large cocktail shaker, add other ingredients and shake lightly (you want it to froth, but not bubble over). Rub a lime slice around the rim of a pint or highball glass and dip in salt, then add cracked ice. Pour frothy liquid over ice. Drink responsibly! (Make two drinks.)
posted by Shawn | 12:22 PM
2 Comments:
What the hell kind of cocktail shaker do you have that can take 6 ounces of soda water?
Note to readers: NEVER put soda water in a cocktail shaker unless you want it spraying all over your kitchen/boat.
Sean, here's a drink you have to try: The REAL Mai Tai:
2 oz rum
1 oz fresh lime
1/2 orange curacao
1/2 orgeat syrup
Shake, pour into a double rocks glass. Garnish with a sinlge mint leaf.
Heh heh... you just turn it up and back, once is usually enough to mix it and froth the juice. You're right that it'll go everywhere if you give it a hard shake. Thanks for the recipe. I will definitely try that Mai Tai!
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