Name: Agave Margarita
Yield: Makes 1 serving
Ingredients: Kosher salt; 2 lime slices or wedges; 1/4 cup tequila blanco; 1 tablespoon agave syrup (nectar); 1/4 cup fresh lime juice

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Agave MargaritaPhoto by Jamie Chung

This triple sec-free recipe was inspired by one from Tommy's Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 1 serving

Ingredients

Kosher salt

2 lime slices or wedges

1/4 cup tequila blanco

1 tablespoon agave syrup (nectar)

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

Preparation

Step 1
Pour some kosher salt into a small dish. Rub 1 lime slice over half the rim of an Old Fashioned glass (if you prefer your Margarita on the rocks) or a coupe glass (if you prefer it up). Dip rim of glass into salt.
Step 2
Combine tequila, agave syrup, and juice in a cocktail shaker; fill with ice and shake well. Strain into prepared glass. Garnish with second lime slice.