Cocktails
Mexican
MexicanClassic Margarita
The perfect balance of tequila, lime and orange — from a quick three-ingredient pour to a mezcal-spiked version with an agave-citrus blend.
Vegan
Gluten-free
Dairy-free
Nut-free
Contains alcohol
Ultimate version
A mezcal-split Tommy's-style margarita with a citrus-agave cordial and a Tajín rim.
Per serving£6.20
Total cost£6.20
Time10 min
Ingredients for 1
- Drink
- 40 ml reposado tequila
- 10 ml mezcal
- 25 ml fresh lime juice
- 15 ml agave-citrus cordial
- 1 tsp Tajín , for the rim
- Agave-citrus cordial
- 60 g agave syrup
- 60 ml water
- 2 grapefruit , peel only
Method
- Make the cordial: warm the agave, water and grapefruit peel until the agave dissolves, then steep for 20 minutes and strain.
- Rim half the glass with Tajín and chill it.
- Shake the tequila, mezcal, lime and 15ml of the cordial hard with ice.
- Double-strain over a single large cube and express a piece of grapefruit peel over the top before dropping it in.
Equipment
- cocktail shaker
- fine strainer
- small saucepan
The three ways, side by side
Budget
Tequila, triple sec and bottled lime, shaken over ice.
Better
100% agave tequila, Cointreau and fresh lime, properly balanced.
Ultimate
A mezcal-split Tommy's-style margarita with a citrus-agave cordial and a Tajín rim.
