In my opinion, this version is the tried-and-true recipe for the best Margarita I have ever tried. Perfect for pairing with nachos/salsa and good conversation. Enjoy!
Margarita on the rocks? Why not?
Ingredients
Syrup
Cocktail
Instructions
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Prepare the syrup: combine sugar and water in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring, until sugar has dissolved. Allow to cool.
You can prepare syrup for a few doses in advance. Pour it into a clean jar and seal with a tight-fitting lid; store in the refrigerator for up to one month. -
Rim a rocks glass with salt: sprinkle plenty of salt on a plate, rub the rim of the glass with a lime wedge and turn the glass upside down on the plate so that the salt sticks to the rim.
Try pink Himalayan salt for extra aromas. -
Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker filled with ice, and shake until well-chilled.
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Strain into the rocks glass over fresh ice.
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Garnish with lime wedge.
Notes
The history of the margarita is shrouded in mystery and folklore due to its numerous origin stories. I prefer this one: the cocktail was invented in 1938 by a bartender in honour of a Mexican showgirl Rita de la Rosa. Also... "margarita" is Greek for "daisy flower".