Margarita025
Ingredients
| 2 oz | blanco tequila (100% agave) |
| 1/2 oz | orange liqueur |
| 1 oz | lime juice, freshly squeezed |
| 1/2 oz | agave syrup |
| Lime wheel, for garnish | |
| Kosher salt for rim (optional) |
Steps
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Add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice, and agave syrup to a shaker with ice. Shake until well-chilled.
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Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
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Garnish with a lime wheel. Salt the rim if desired.
Analysis
Total drink: ~160g (after shaking; 2 oz tequila, ½ oz orange liqueur, 1 oz lime, ½ oz agave)
| Component | Amount | % of drink |
|---|---|---|
| Alcohol (ethanol) | ~24g | 15.0% |
| Sugar | ~15g | 9.4% |
| Water + dilution | ~121g | 75.6% |
A sour built on tequila — ~15% ABV finished and noticeably sweet at ~9%. The agave syrup plus the orange liqueur’s own sugar stack up, which is why a margarita reads richer than a whiskey sour despite similar structure. Shaking adds ~40g dilution; the lime keeps it from cloying. Drop the agave and it swings tart and lean (a Tommy’s-style).
Notes
- Use 100% blue agave tequila. If the label doesn’t say this, it’s mixto.
- Fresh lime juice only — never premade sour mix.
- The agave syrup version (Tommy’s Margarita style) is a common substitute for orange liqueur-heavy versions.