Tommy's Margarita
Tommy's Margarita is a refreshing twist on the classic margarita, featuring a simple yet vibrant blend of high-quality tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup for sweetness.
- 5 min
- Easy
- Old-Fashioned glass
- 3 ingredients
Tommy's Margarita
Ingredients
- Tequila1½ oz
- Lime Juice½ oz
- Agave syrup2 spoons
Method
- Shake and strain into a chilled cocktail glass.
What you need
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A shaker that seals
Two weighted tins beat three-piece shakers. They chill faster and never jam.
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A Mexican spirit made from blue agave, mostly in Jalisco, and legally limited to five states. Most bottles are around 38 to 40% ABV. Blanco tastes of sweet cooked agave, pepper and citrus. Reposado and añejo pick up vanilla, caramel and oak from the barrel.
See 30 Tequila drinksWhere it comes from
The Tommy's Margarita was created in the 1990s by Julio Bermejo at Tommy's Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco and revolutionized Margarita culture by replacing Cointreau with agave nectar, emphasizing pure tequila flavor over orange liqueur sweetness. This modern classic restored focus to quality tequila as the primary spirit while maintaining the essential lime and balance that defines the Margarita family. Today, it's considered by many tequila enthusiasts as the definitive contemporary Margarita, influencing countless craft cocktail bars worldwide.
Tips from the bar
- Use 100% agave tequila, preferably a quality silver or blanco expression
- always use fresh lime juice and agave nectar, not simple syrup
- shake vigorously with quality ice
- serve straight up in a coupe or on the rocks in a rocks glass
Twists worth trying
- Spicy Tommy's Margarita
- Adds fresh jalapeño slices or hot sauce for a spicy kick
- Tommy's with Mezcal
- Substitutes mezcal for tequila for a smoky, complex version
- Tommy's with Pineapple
- Incorporates fresh pineapple juice for tropical sweetness
- Tommy's Hibiscus Margarita
- Uses hibiscus-infused agave nectar for tart, floral notes
What to eat with it
- Carne asada tacos
- Grilled fish with lime
- Quesadillas with charred vegetables
- Ceviche with fresh cilantro
- Churros with chocolate
- Street corn with cotija cheese
The finished drink
Questions
What is in a Tommy's Margarita?
A Tommy's Margarita is made with tequila, lime juice, agave syrup.
What glass do you use for a Tommy's Margarita?
Serve a Tommy's Margarita in a old-fashioned glass.
What does a Tommy's Margarita taste like?
Expect refreshing, citrusy, agave.
What can I make with Tequila?
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