While no one knows the exact origin, the margarita has
become an extremely popular beverage. Whether enjoyed on the rocks or frozen,
the libation that combines tequila, triple sec, and lime juice can be enjoyed
any time of the year. This popular mixed drink even has a day to celebrate. On
February 22, National Margarita Day is a perfect excuse to tip back this
popular libation.
With classically just three ingredients, the margarita
should be easy to master. The key to a great, not good, margarita is quality
ingredients. While a prepared mix is easy, simple, natural ingredients can make
for a more flavorful cocktail.
From a favorite classic to a modern twist, these margaritas
are delightful for a toast to National Margarita Day.
Elevated Margarita
Ingredients:
2 parts Avión Silver
or Reposado
1 part Fresh Lime
Juice
1/2 part Agave
Nectar
Directions: Combine ingredients in shaker with ice, shake vigorously
until well chilled. Fine strain over fresh ice and garnish with a lime wheel.
Chipotle Cocoa
Margarita
Ingredients:
3 Slices of
Orange
1 Slice of
Lemon
1/4 oz. Light
Agave
2 oz. Avión
Añejo
Unsweetened Cocoa
Powder
Chipotle Powder
Directions: Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice, and shake
vigorously. Strain into a glass that has been rimmed with a mixture of cocoa
powder and chipotle powder, and garnish with an orange twist.
Blood Orange
Margarita
Ingredients:
1½ parts Tequila
Avión
¾ part Cointreau
Orange Liqueur
1 part Blood Orange
Juice
½ part Fresh Sour
Mix
Directions: In a cocktail shaker add all ingredients with ice.
Shake and strain; best served over fresh ice and garnish with an orange twist.
Flying Pomegranate
Margarita
Ingredients:
1 1/2 parts Avión
Silver
1 3/4 part
Pomegranate Juice
3/4 part Orange
Liqueur
3/4 part Sour Mix (2:1
Lime/Simple Syrup)
Directions: Combine ingredients in a shaker with ice, and shake
vigorously. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass, and garnish with a lime
twist.
Kiwi Margarita
Ingredients:
Handful of Fresh
Kiwi
1 teaspoon
Brown Sugar
1 oz. Cointreau
Fresh Lime Juice
2 oz. Avión
Añejo
Garnish with Kiwi
Wheel
Directions: Muddle a handful of fresh kiwi in a pint glass to bring out
the juices and flavor. Add one teaspoon brown sugar, a dash of Cointreau and
fresh lime. Then, finish it off with 2 ounces of Avión Añejo. Shake and strain
into a rocks glass filled with ice. Garnish with a kiwi wheel.
