Mvp Margarita | Small | Large Recipe

Rim the glass

Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks or margarita glass. Spread coarse salt or Tajín on a small plate and press the rim into the salt to coat evenly. Set the glass aside.

Fill the prepared glass with ice to chill while you mix the cocktail.

If making the spicy (+$1) version, add 3 pickled jalapeño slices to a shaker and lightly muddle once or twice to release heat and flavor. For a milder fresh spice, add 2 fresh jalapeño slices and gently muddle, then remove before shaking.

Add 2 oz reposado tequila, 1 oz Cointreau (or triple sec), 1 oz fresh lime juice, 0.5 oz fresh lemon juice, and 0.5 oz agave syrup into the shaker with the muddled jalapeño (if used).

Fill the shaker with ice, cap it, and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the exterior of the shaker is cold and slightly frosted.

Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice. Use a fine strainer if you muddled jalapeño to keep small bits out of the drink.

Gently float 0.5 oz Grand Marnier on top by pouring it over the back of a spoon held just above the drink surface (Cadillac upgrade).

Garnish with a lime wheel or wedge on the rim. If you used fresh jalapeño, discard muddled slices and optionally add a fresh slice as a garnish.

Serve immediately with a straw or without. Note: spicy version is +$1.