Traditional Margarita Recipe

Time10m
Serves1

gran centenario, house-made agave, clement orange shrub, lime juice

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Ingredients

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Liquors

Syrups and Shrubs

Citrus

Garnishes

Method

Preparation

1

Prepare the Glass

If desired, rim the glass with salt. To do this, rub a lime wedge around the rim and then dip it into salt until evenly coated.

2

Mix the Ingredients

In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 oz of Gran Centenario Tequila, 1 oz of house-made agave syrup, 0.5 oz of Clement orange shrub, and 1 oz of fresh lime juice.

Shaking and Serving

3

Shake the Cocktail

Add ice to the shaker and shake vigorously for about 15-20 seconds until well chilled.

4

Strain and Serve

Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with ice or straight up, depending on preference. Garnish with a lime wedge.

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