Recipe courtesy of lyres.com.au
The Margarita, a beloved cocktail with a storied past, traces its origins to Mexico in the 1930s or 40s. The exact inventor is shrouded in mystery, but its popularity is undeniable. Today, as we explore new horizons in mixology, the non-alcoholic version of the Margarita offers a host of benefits. It retains all the zesty and refreshing characteristics of the classic cocktail, with the added advantage of being alcohol-free. This makes it accessible to a broader audience, including designated drivers, teetotalers, and those seeking a healthier, more mindful drinking experience. With its lively blend of citrus and salt, the non-alcoholic Margarita still captures the essence of fiesta, minus the alcohol’s effects. It’s a spirited reminder that delicious drinks need not contain alcohol to be truly enjoyable.
The classic Margarita – only skinny! Shake with ice, and garnish with a lime wedge in a salt-rimmed cocktail coupette, to experience Sichuan pepper and saline dreams on the tip of your tongue in this guilt-free skinny alternative to the sophisticated Margarita.
IDEAL GLASS
Half Salt-Rimmed Cocktail Coupette
Ingredients:
- 45mL Lyre’s Agave Blanco Spirit OR Lyre’s Agave Reserva Spirit
- 15mL Lyre’s Orange Sec
- 30mL lime juice
- 1 dash orange bitters (optional)
GARNISH
Lime Wedge
METHOD:
- Shake briefly with ice.
- Fine strain into glass.
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