FROM SAMANTHA'S BAR
Garden Margarita
Fresh lime, orange and agave shaken into a sharp margarita-style mocktail.
MOCKTAIL
1 DRINK
MARGARITA/COUPE
ABOUT THE DRINK
Fresh lime does most of the work here, which is exactly what you want in a margarita-style mocktail. Orange cordial brings the citrus sweetness, agave rounds it out, and the salted rim keeps the whole drink sharp, cold and properly Friday Drinks.
THE POUR
Ingredients
50 ml fresh lime juice
30 ml orange cordial or orange syrup
15 ml agave syrup
Lime wedge, for rimming the glass
Salt, for the rim
Lime slice, for garnish
Method
1.
Run a lime wedge around the rim of a small margarita or coupe glass, then dip into salt to lightly coat.
2.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add fresh lime juice, orange cordial (or syrup), and agave syrup.
3.
Shake hard until the outside of the shaker feels properly chilled.
4.
Strain into your prepared glass.
5.
Garnish with a lime slice on the rim and serve immediately.
SAMANTHA'S NOTES
Balance the citrus
Do the salted rim
The salted rim helps this mocktail feel closer to a margarita. Keep it light so it sharpens the drink without taking over.
Fresh lime is the backbone, so taste before serving. If it feels too sharp, a little extra agave will round it out.
Serve very cold
Shake hard with plenty of ice and serve immediately. This drink is best crisp, cold and freshly poured.
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