
Seems there are
quite a few methods, so some experimentation is required...
The basic ingredients are:
Tequila, Cointreau or Triple Sec, and Lime or Lemon juice.
So, off to the shops:
1 bottle Jose Cuervo Especial
1 bottle Cointreau (Triple Sec looked a bit tacky)
10 lemons (since I couldn't find limes)
10 limes (when I spotted them at the next shop along)
Pringles
Tools:
Cocktails glasses (I don't have any, used tall glasses instead)
Electric lemon squeezer (Saves a lot of energy!)
Various jugs (with measures)
Shaker
1 friend for moral support
Preparation:
Lots of squeezing of limes into a jug.
Margarita 1 - The common mix Tequila, Cointreau, Lime juice in a 2:1:1 ratio mix, with a little water. Shaken with ice, then poured over ice in a salt rimmed glass.
Notes:
Made far too much of it. Taste was not right - it lacked edge somehow. I think the water spoils it, but my friend thought it was ridiculously strong and refused to participate in the experiment any longer. Salt rim is easy to overdo. We've run out of Pringles already.
Margarita 2 - Nick's versionTequila, Cointreau, Lime juice. I figured you should be able to do this by eye. 1 shot glass of Tequila, and 1 half each of Cointreau and Lime Juice. Mixed in the glass with a coaster on the end. Skipped the salt.
Notes:
Hmmm, tasted ok - poured in a little more Cointreau - this made it a bit smoother but lost the tequila edge. Missed the salt.
Margarita 3 - The official International Bartenders Association (IBA)Tequila, Cointreau, Lime juice in a 7:4:3 ratio mix. Shaken with ice and poured over ice in a
sea salt rimmed glass (my idea).
Notes:
This tasted pretty good! It's strong though - maybe water would work better with this mix. Still overdoing the salt a bit, but sea salt worked much better and didn't melt a bit like the regular salt.
Note on the salt rim:
Dip the rim of the glass ever so slightly in the lime juice, then turn the glass upside down and gently sprinkle a little salt all round the outside edge so that it sticks. Not everyone likes the salt, so best to ask first or serve with a straw so they have the option.
Margarita 4 - Nick's version 2Tequila, Cointreau, Lime Juice. All by eye in the glass, shaken with ice. Forgot the salt. Poured into another glass with salt.
Notes:
I'm pissed and starting to dance a little. God, these things are powerful. Enough for today. Must remember to try a white Tequila next time, as I suspect it might taste better. The lemons are worth a try too.
To be continued...