Notes
I trust anyone named "Jacqui" nearly explicitly as far as poolside cocktails is concerned. If she says something is "perfect", then I tend to agree with her.
Made with great acclaim twice with standard lemons and Cointreau during the 2004 Villa Stay.
Ingredients
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lemon or lime wedges
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kosher salt
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2 1/2 ozs (5 parts)
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agave tequila
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2 ozs (4 parts)
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triple sec or cointreau
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2 1/2 ozs (5 parts)
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fresh lime juice
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1 oz (1 part)
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Meyer lemon simple syrup,
(see recipe)
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ice cubes
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Preparation
Meyer Lemon Syrup:
Simmer one cup water with one cup sugar for five minutes or until clear. Strain the juice of 1 large lemon into the hot syrup and stir. Meyer lemons are preferable, but normal lemons work just as well.
Margaritas:
Shake tequila, triple sec, lime juice and lemon syrup together and pour into salted glasses. Garnish with a wedge of lime.
Primary Category:
Beverages
Source:
San Francisco Chronicle, 30 April 2003 .
Copyright (c) 2001-2012,
William Pollock, Sacramento, California.
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