Agave · Coupe
Margarita
Bright lime, earthy agave and a clean orange finish.
THE STORY BEHIND THE GLASS
Mexico & the United States · disputed origins
Several people and bars claimed to invent or name the Margarita during the 1930s and 1940s. No single account settles the question; tequila promotion helped spread the drink through the United States in the 1950s.
History reference · Difford’s Guide ↗ITS FLAVOR AT A GLANCE
Relative 0–100 estimates, not measurements. Dryness runs sweet → dry; spirit-forwardness describes flavor, not ABV.
FAMILIAR, WITH A DIFFERENCE
How does it compare?
Tommy’s Margarita
Agave · RocksTommy’s Margarita has a closely matched flavor profile to Margarita on these eight dimensions. Ingredients can still give it a different character.
Fresh lime and rounded agave sweetness put tequila in the spotlight.
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The recipe
One serving · milliliters · suggested house specification
- 50 ml blanco tequila
- 25 ml lime juice
- 20 ml orange liqueur
Shake with ice. Strain into a chilled, optionally salt-rimmed glass.
Glass Coupe
Garnish Lime · salt rim
Recipe notes & reference
House variation: 25 ml lime rather than 15 ml; optional lime garnish.
Simple syrup is 1:1 sugar to water by weight; rich syrup is 2:1. Check ingredient labels for allergens. Flavor scores are AI-assisted estimates.
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