Tommy's Margarita

Name: Tommy's Margarita
Prep time: 3 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 50 ml tequila; 25 ml fresh lime juice; 15 ml agave syrup; Ice

A modern interpretation of the margarita made with tequila, lime and agave syrup.

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The Tommy's Margarita was created in the 1990s at Tommy's Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco as a modern interpretation of the classic margarita. The cocktail was developed by bar owner Julio Bermejo.

Unlike the classic margarita, this version does not use orange liqueur. Instead, agave syrup is used. This change makes the agave character of the cocktail more pronounced and highlights the natural flavors of tequila.

“Some things are not valuable because they are complex; the real value lies in the balance within simplicity”

Tommy's Margarita has quickly become very popular in the modern cocktail world. Thanks to its simple yet balanced structure, it has become a recipe favored by many bartenders.

Today, it is considered one of the cocktails that best captures the character of agave-based spirits, especially when quality tequila is used. Its clean, crisp and direct profile has earned it a strong place among modern classics.

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Ingredients

50 mltequila

25 mlfresh lime juice

15 mlagave syrup

·Ice

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Method

1
Add all ingredients into the shaker.
2
Shake vigorously with ice.
3

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Bartender Tips

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Agave syrup highlights the character of tequila more clearly.

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Fresh lime juice determines the vibrancy of the cocktail.

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You can add a little salt to the rim of the glass if you like.

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Well-chilled service provides a cleaner drink.

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