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Simon’s Margarita Recipe

Inspired by Modern Southern Table

Time7m

Serves1

El Jimador Reposado, Grand Marnier, Fresh Lime, Agave

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Ingredients

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Cocktail

2 oz El Jimador Reposado tequila1/2 oz Grand Marnier1 oz Fresh lime juice1/2 oz Agave syrup (2:1 when thick, or regular agave nectar)1 cup Ice (for shaking and serving)1/2 tsp Coarse salt or flaky sea salt (optional, for rim)1 each Lime wheel or wedge (garnish)

Method

Cocktail

Prepare the glass

If serving with a salted rim, rub a lime wedge around the outer rim of a rocks or coupe glass. Dip the rim lightly into a shallow dish of coarse or flaky sea salt to coat evenly. Set the glass aside.

Measure and combine

Add 2 oz El Jimador Reposado, 0.5 oz Grand Marnier, 1 oz fresh lime juice, and 0.5 oz agave syrup into a cocktail shaker.

Add ice and shake

Fill the shaker with ice (about 4-6 large cubes or roughly 1 cup). Secure the lid and shake vigorously for 12–15 seconds until the shaker feels very cold and slightly frosted. This chills, dilutes, and integrates the ingredients.

Strain and serve

Double-strain the cocktail into the prepared glass over fresh ice (large single cube or small cubes), or serve neat in a chilled coupe if preferred. Use a fine-mesh strainer if using shaken ice shards.

Garnish

Finish with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim. Optionally express a small lime peel over the top for extra aromatic oils.

Tasting notes & adjustments

Taste and adjust balance if making multiple servings: add 0.25 oz more agave for additional sweetness, or 0.25 oz more lime if you prefer brighter acidity. For a stronger orange note, float an additional 0.25 oz Grand Marnier on top.