How to make a Margarita Video

Cinco de Mayo is coming up. Do you have your margaritas ready? This is the start of the summer cocktails season so let's get going. Here is an excellent how to video by Lime Tree Cove Chief Mixologist, Tim McCaffery. This cocktail is refreshing, doesn't have any of the junk found in mixes, and is simple to make. Margarita enthusiasts have their favorite approach to making this classic cocktail and here is ours.

This recipe uses: Spicy Chili Salt  or Tangy Lime Salt 

Margarita Cocktail Recipe (Serves 1)

Ingredients needed:

• 4oz Newman’s Own Limeade
• 2oz Tequila
• 1 oz Triple Sec or Orange Liquer
• Ice
• Fresh squeezed lime and lime slices
• Lime Tree Cove Spicy Chili Salt  or Tangy Lime Salt 

Directions:

1. Squeeze or muddle limes
2. Add triple sec, tequila, limeade
3. Shake
4. Wet rim with a lime slice
5. Rim beverage with Lime Tree Cove Spicy Chili Salt  or Tangy Lime Salt 
6. Add ice, strain liquids into glass
7. Enjoy!

Filed under: Margarita Cocktail Recipes, Cocktail Videos.

Tim McCaffery is the chief mixologist at Lime Tree Cove. He is responsible for food and cocktail pairing and new cocktail spices.

Article Posted April 27, 2011