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Tommy’s Margarita

tommy's margarita

Julio Bermejo’s simple twist on the classic has become a modern standard.

From Julio Bermejo of Tommy’s Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco, Tommy’s Margarita is a slight twist on the classic Margarita that is widely considered to be a modern classic. In the recipe, Bermejo removes orange liqueur from the equation, putting the focus of flavor almost entirely on tequila.

Ingredients

  • 2 oz. tequila (blanco or reposado)
  • 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
  • 3/4 oz. agave syrup
  • Tools:shaker, strainer
  • Glass:rocks
  • Garnish:lime wedge

Preparation

Combine all of the ingredients in a shaker and fill with ice. Shake to chill, strain into an ice-filled rocks glass, then garnish.

Optional: Before preparing the drink, moisten the rim of the glass with a lime wedge and dip in kosher salt.

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