Boss Margarita Recipe

Juice

Zest one small orange lightly (optional for aroma) and set aside. Juice enough limes to yield 1 cup fresh lime juice and juice one lemon to yield 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice. Strain juices through a fine mesh strainer to remove pulp and seeds into a measuring cup.

Combine

In a small mixing pitcher, combine the strained lime juice (1 cup), strained lemon juice (1/4 cup), agave nectar (1/2 cup), orange liqueur (3/4 cup) and 1/4 cup filtered water. Whisk briskly until the agave fully dissolves and the mixture is uniform. If you reserved orange zest, stir it in now for an aromatic lift.

Chill

Transfer the mix to a sealed container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to let flavors marry. This yield is approximately 2 cups of Boss Margarita mix and will keep in the fridge up to 5 days.

Prepare glass: rub a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or coupe glass. Spread coarse salt on a small plate and dip the rim into salt to coat. Optionally, for smoked salt, combine 1/2 tsp smoked sea salt with the coarse salt before rimming for subtle smoke.

Add ice to a cocktail shaker until half full.

Pour tequila: measure 12 tablespoons (equivalent to 6 ounces) of reposado tequila into the shaker.

Add fresh lime juice: add 1 oz fresh lime juice per drink into the shaker.

Add mix: add 2 oz (4 tablespoons) of the chilled Boss Margarita mix into the shaker.

Shake: Secure the shaker lid and shake vigorously for 10–12 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and well chilled.

Strain: Fill the rimmed glass with fresh ice (or serve up without ice if preferred). Double-strain the cocktail into the glass to remove ice shards and any pulp.

Garnish: Express an orange twist over the drink (if using) to release oils, run it around the rim, then drop it in. Add a lime wheel or wedge on the rim.

Serve: Present immediately. Recommend serving size is one glass per guest.

Yield: The mix recipe makes about 2 cups (approx. 16 oz), enough for about 8 servings when using 2 oz mix per drink. Adjust tequila proportionally: the template uses 6 oz tequila total which corresponds to multiple servings—measure tequila per drink as 2 oz reposado for a standard ratio if you prefer (this recipe uses a bolder 3 oz tequila per drink if making single-serve portions).

Storage: Store leftover mix refrigerated up to 5 days. Shake before using if separation occurs.