The 3 Best Ways to Make the Perfect Margarita | Cocktails For Grown Ups

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🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: orange juice

Agave syrup can enhance sweetness without added sugars.

tequila

🥗Healthier: mezcal

💰Cheaper: blanco tequila

Mezcal offers a unique smoky flavor.

For the original Margarita, measure out 3/4 ounce of fresh lime juice.

Add 1 ounce of Cointreau to the shaker.

Pour in 2 ounces of blanco tequila.

Add ice to the shaker and shake hard for 10 to 12 seconds.

Strain the mixture into a cocktail glass.

Garnish with a dehydrated lime wheel.

For the Tommy's Margarita, measure out 1 ounce of fresh lime juice.

Add 1 ounce of agave syrup to the shaker.

Pour in 2 ounces of silver tequila.

Add ice and shake hard for 8 to 10 seconds.

Pour the mixture directly into a glass.

Cut a lime in half and then into thirds for garnish, if desired.

For the Cadillac Margarita, measure out 1 ounce of fresh lime juice.

Add 3/4 ounce of agave syrup to the shaker.

Pour in 1/2 ounce of Pierre Ferrand Dry Curaçao.

Add 2 ounces of tequila.

Add ice and shake for 8 to 10 seconds.

Add fresh ice to a glass and strain the mixture over it.

Garnish with a lime wheel.

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