![]() Also, anecdotally, this is how margaritas almost always come when ordered at restaurants (unless you’re getting the slushy version, which you shouldn’t be doing). It will dilute the drink some (more than a large single chunk), but not too much. #GREEN MARGARITA BOTTLE FULL#Some liqueurs are best served over crushed ice, but it’s always in small amounts that are meant to be consumed somewhat quickly.įor the margarita, a glass full of your standard cubes is the way to go. Crushed ice is on the other end of the spectrum, and not often found in drinks/cocktails for a reason: it dilutes your beverage far quicker than you’d generally like. You can really sip a drink when using a large ball or cube. what do you go with ? For whiskey and other dark spirits, a large ice ball is almost always preferred it adds some liquor-mellowing water, but slowly. It’s usually citrus-infused, comes in a handy container that allows you to dip the glass right in, and is cheap enough and lasts long enough to warrant buying it versus making it at home. My preference though is to buy a premade margarita salt. ![]() You can make your own margarita salt at home, or even just put some flaky kosher salt into a dish. It’s such a unique and perfect accompaniment to the tangy sweetness happening within the glass. When I finally tried it out though, salt became non-negotiable for all future at-home margaritas. For a long time at home, I had been skipping this step because it always just seemed like a bit of a hassle. At restaurants and bars, margaritas are always served with salted rims. It’s the perfect size for the amount of liquid and ice you’re going to add, whereas the single version ends up being too small. ![]() And while copper mugs do the trick fine, I don’t have any in my collection and don’t see a real need, so I like to use a classic double old fashioned glass. Those first and last options are a bit too feminine for my own style. You’ll see margaritas served in all kinds of vessels, from martini glasses to copper mugs to large coupe-style glasses that often are labeled specifically for margaritas. The Ingredients You Need for a Perfect Margaritaīefore even getting to the true ingredients, we first need to cover the structural pieces with which they’ll be surrounded: As with all things made at home, the ingredients you use are really the key. After countless experiments and attempts and culinary “research,” I finally did it.īelow you’ll find not just a recipe, but a full explanatory dossier of what’s needed to build the perfect margarita. So this summer, I set out to make the perfect drink in the comfort of my air-conditioned kitchen. It can be almost rapturous.īut, in my experience, margaritas tend to taste better at restaurants and bars than at home. That’s where the margarita comes in: the condensation dripping from the glass onto your hand that taste of salt which is always a little too strong at first, but then washes with a semi-sweet combination of tequila and orange liqueur to create the perfect meld of flavors the slightly acidic and puckering finish of fresh lime juice. While a cold beer is always nice, when you’re really over the heat and humidity, something a little stronger provides a nice panacea. We’re still in the midst of late season heat waves, but fall is enticingly close on the calendar. Strain and use to make the Santa Fe Trail Margarita.It’s always this time of year that summer really starts to drag. ![]() Place tequila and chiles in a container and seal. Green Chile Infused Tequila Recipe:ġ bottle (750 ml) of Del Charro’s Double Barrel Tequila Reposado from Casa HerraduraĤ-5 Hatch chiles (depending on size and heat), roasted, peeled, and split. Shake the ingredients and then carefully pour into the glass – taking care not to dislodge the salt. Combine the infused tequila, Cointreau, lemon juice, lime juice and agave nectar in a cocktail shaker filled with ice. Holding the glass upside down, dip the rim into the chile salt and twist to coat. Moisten the rim of a glass with a lime slice to make the salt stick to it. Preparation: Mix the green chile powder, red pepper flakes and salt on a small plate. Welcome to your last stop on the Margarita Trail!įind out more Santa Fe Trail Margarita RecipeĢ ounces Hatch chile infused tequila (see recipe below) ![]()
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