Margarita

• Made from Blue Agave plant – not a cactus
• True tequila only from Jalisco, Guanajuato, Tamaulipas, Michoacan, Nayarit
  Anything from outside these areas must legally be called Mescal
• There are two categories – 100% agave, and then Mixto Tequila (51%)The good stuff will say 100% Agave
• Within the 100% category, there are several classifications
  • Blanco or Silver – Clear, with pure nothing flavor  (Good for margaritas)
  • Reposado – Aged in oak barrels for at least 2 months, but not more than a year (Reposado means “rested”)
  • Añejo is aged 1-3 years – (Añejo means “aged”)  Similar to scotch and bourbon
  • Extra Añejo – Aged for more than 3 years in a wooden barrel – Sip like a cognac

Best Simple Margarita

• Reposado tequila
• Agave nectar

Traditional Margarita

1. Prepare a plate with 1/2 oz Blue Agave Tequila and a drop of agave nectar
2. Invert glass and dip in the agave mixture
3. Count to 10 to allow the alcohol to evaporate
4. Dip in a plate of kosher salt to coat the rim
5. Prepare the margarita flavorings
   • 2 limes (halved)
   • 1 thin slice of lime for garnish
   • 1/2 Valencia (sour) orange – pieced
   • 2 limes quartered
6. Ream juice from the halved limes and set aside
7. Put the Valencia and quarter pieces into a muddler
8. Add 2 TBL agave nectar into the muddler
9. Muddle for two minutes
10. Strain into a glass
11. Add 2 oz Blue Agave Tequila
12. Add the vodka from the plate
13. Shake with 3/4 C ice for 30 seconds
14. Strain into the prepared glass
15. Apply the lime wheel