Cocktail Corner: The Perfect Margarita

 

Mention the word “margarita,” and too often, the following visual is conjured: A gaggle of flirty, drunken co-eds at a pool doing belly flops while chugging brightly-colored cocktails from huge, bulbous glasses. And oh yeah, there is always that one who’s way too intoxicated yelling, “WOOOOOO,” and continuously twerking to the Pitbull song on repeat in her head.

Not to knock that type of party scene, but we think there is a more sophisticated and refined way to enjoy a Margarita. It all starts with sourcing the best ingredients. First off, make sure you use a silver Tequila  that’s made from 100 percent agave. A cheapo, bottom shelf option won’t work. Secondly, eschew the pre-bottled stuff and opt for fresh lime & orange juice. Trust us, the upgrade in taste by using fresh fruit is like night and day. The next thing on your list is finding an Elderflower Liqueur that pairs sublimely with the tartness of the lime juice. And lastly, for the salt rim on your serving glass, we recommend using a coarse sea salt with a nice, flaky consistency.

So now that you have all the building blocks in place, you can proceed to make an exquisite Margarita that’s fit for a king.

Here are the ingredients below along with a demo video: 

– 1 1/2 ounces silver tequila
– 1 1/2 ounce St. Germain Elderflower Liqueur
– 1/2 ounce fresh squeezed lime juice
– Coarse sea salt

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