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Puesto Perfect Margarita Recipe

Inspired by Puesto Santa Clara
Time8m
Serves1

Corazón reposado tequila, fresh lime, organic agave nectar

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

Method

Glass Prep & Garnish

1

Rim the glass

Pour the coarse sea salt onto a small plate. Run the lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or coupe glass to moisten, then dip the rim into the salt to coat evenly. Set the glass aside.

2

Place the lime wheel or wedge on the rim or drop into the finished cocktail as garnish.

Mixing the Margarita

3

Juice and measure

Juice a fresh lime until you have approximately 1 oz of juice. Measure out 2 oz of Corazón reposado tequila, 0.5 oz fresh lime juice (if using pre-measured), 0.5 oz organic agave nectar, and 0.5 oz orange liqueur.

4

Combine ingredients

In a cocktail shaker, add the tequila, fresh lime juice, organic agave nectar, and orange liqueur. Add enough ice to fill the shaker about two-thirds full (about 1 cup).

5

Shake

Seal the shaker and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds, until the shaker is chilled and the outside is frosty. This both chills and dilutes the cocktail to the proper balance.

6

Strain

Double-strain the mixture (using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer if available) into the prepared salt-rimmed glass over fresh ice (if serving on the rocks) or into the chilled glass without ice for a neat pour.

7

Finish & adjust

Taste briefly. If you prefer a sweeter Margarita, stir in up to an additional 0.25 oz organic agave nectar, then gently stir or give a quick swirl to combine.

8

Garnish with the lime wheel or wedge and, if using, a light sprinkle of lime zest on top for added aroma.

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