Bobby's Margarita
This recipe from Bobby Flay offers a straightforward and classic take on the margarita. It combines silver tequila, fresh lime juice, and orange-flavored liqueur, shaken with ice, resulting in a refreshing and perfectly balanced cocktail ready in minutes.
Equipment
- 1 Cocktail Shaker
- 1 Jigger or Measuring Spoons For precise liquid measurements
- 1 Margarita Glass Or preferred serving glass
- 1 Citrus Juicer For fresh lime juice
- 1 Bar Spoon or Strainer For stirring and straining
Ingredients
Main
- Ice
- 2 ounces silver tequila
- 1 ounce freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 ounce orange-flavored liqueur such as Triple Sec
- 1 slice lime
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Pour in the tequila, lime juice and orange-flavored liqueur and shake well. Pour over ice in a margarita glass and garnish with the lime slice.
Notes
1. Always use freshly squeezed lime juice; bottled lime juice significantly diminishes the quality and brightness of the margarita. 2. The quality of your tequila and orange liqueur will directly impact the final taste. Opt for a good quality silver (blanco) tequila. 3. For a classic touch, prepare a salt rim by moistening the glass rim with a lime wedge and dipping it in coarse salt before pouring. 4. Shake vigorously with plenty of ice to ensure the drink is well-chilled and properly diluted for optimal flavor balance.