Making a Great Margarita (101) - Rick Bayless

Name: Making a Great Margarita (101) - Rick Bayless
Ingredients: Coarse (kosher) salt; 1 1/2 to 2 ounces 100% agave tequila (blanco for brightness, reposado or añejo for smoothness); About 1 ounce fresh-squeezed lime juice (more for a brighter drink, less for a sweeter drink); About 1/2 ounce orange liqueur (a clear one for brightness, an amber—brandy-based one—for smoothness); About 1/2 ounce simple syrup or agave syrup (use the full amount if you like a sweeter margarita)

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Learn the classic technique and discover the perfect ingredients for crafting a delicious margarita from Rick Bayless. Perfect for cocktail enthusiasts!

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Ingredients

Coarse (kosher) salt
1 1/2 to 2 ounces 100% agave tequila (blanco for brightness, reposado or añejo for smoothness)
About 1 ounce fresh-squeezed lime juice (more for a brighter drink, less for a sweeter drink)
About 1/2 ounce orange liqueur (a clear one for brightness, an amber—brandy-based one—for smoothness)
About 1/2 ounce simple syrup or agave syrup (use the full amount if you like a sweeter margarita)