Tommy's Margarita

Tommy's Margarita is bright, crisp, and focused, with the pure flavor of tequila lifted by fresh lime and rounded by agave syrup. It is refreshing, simple to make, and beautifully balanced, especially with a light salt rim.

Nutrition · per serving

170kcal

0.1gProtein

11.5gCarbs

0gFat

0.1gFiber

2 servings

Ingredients

7 items

For the margaritas

blanco tequila120 ml

fresh lime juice60 ml

agave syrup30 ml

ice cubes300 g

For the rim and garnish

fine sea salt2 tsp

lime wedge1 piece

lime wheels2 pieces

Tips

•Use freshly squeezed lime juice; bottled juice makes the drink flatter and harsher.
•Adjust sweetness to taste: for a tarter Tommy's Margarita, reduce the agave syrup to 20 ml total.
•If serving over ice, add fresh ice to the glasses rather than using the shaking ice for a cleaner flavor and appearance.
•A good blanco tequila with 100% agave gives the most authentic flavor.

Steps

1
Chill 2 coupe or rocks glasses if possible. Spread the fine sea salt on a small plate. Rub the rim of each glass lightly with the lime wedge, then dip only the outer edge into the salt for a neat, balanced rim.
2 tsp fine sea salt1 piece lime wedge
2
Fill a cocktail shaker with the ice cubes. Pour in the blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup.
300 g ice cubes120 ml blanco tequila60 ml fresh lime juice30 ml agave syrup
3
Shake hard for 12-15 seconds, until the shaker feels very cold and the drink is well chilled. Proper shaking slightly dilutes the cocktail, which softens the alcohol and brings the lime and agave into balance.
300 g ice cubes120 ml blanco tequila60 ml fresh lime juice30 ml agave syrup
4
Strain evenly into the prepared glasses. Serve straight up, or over fresh ice if using rocks glasses. Garnish each drink with a lime wheel and serve immediately.
2 pieces lime wheels

Origin & History

Tommy's Margarita was created in San Francisco in the late 20th century at Tommy's Mexican Restaurant by Julio Bermejo and his family. It became famous for replacing orange liqueur with agave syrup, creating a cleaner tequila-forward variation that is now considered a modern classic.

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Steps

Chill 2 coupe or rocks glasses if possible. Spread the fine sea salt on a small plate. Rub the rim of each glass lightly with the lime wedge, then dip only the outer edge into the salt for a neat, balanced rim.

2 tsp fine sea salt1 piece lime wedge

Fill a cocktail shaker with the ice cubes. Pour in the blanco tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup.

300 g ice cubes120 ml blanco tequila60 ml fresh lime juice30 ml agave syrup

Shake hard for 12-15 seconds, until the shaker feels very cold and the drink is well chilled. Proper shaking slightly dilutes the cocktail, which softens the alcohol and brings the lime and agave into balance.

300 g ice cubes120 ml blanco tequila60 ml fresh lime juice30 ml agave syrup

Strain evenly into the prepared glasses. Serve straight up, or over fresh ice if using rocks glasses. Garnish each drink with a lime wheel and serve immediately.

2 pieces lime wheels