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Tommy's Margarita

The Tommy's Margarita is a citrusy sour made with Tequila, Lime Juice and Agave Syrup. It is shaken and served in an old-fashioned glass, about 15% ABV.

Method
Shaken
Glass
Old-fashioned glass
Served
On Rocks
Strength
About 15% ABV
Family
Sour
Flavour
Citrus
Listed in
IBA official cocktail

Ingredients

How to make it

  1. Shake all ingredients with ice and strain into a rocks glass over ice.

Tip: Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for 10 to 15 seconds, until the tin is frosty.

About the Tommy's Margarita

Created by Julio Bermejo at Tommy's Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco, using agave instead of triple sec.

Missing something?

  • No Tequila? Use Tequila Reposado (Rounder, a little oak)
  • No Tequila? Use Mezcal (Adds smoke)
  • No Lime Juice? Use Lime (Squeeze fresh: 1 lime gives about 25 ml)
  • No Lime Juice? Use Lemon Juice (Softer, different aroma)
  • No Agave Syrup? Use Honey Syrup
  • No Agave Syrup? Use Simple Syrup (Less sweet, so use a bit more)

All swaps for Tequila, Lime Juice and Agave Syrup

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