Nyla's Margarita Recipe
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Ingredients
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Cocktail
Garnish & Rim
Method
Prepare Glass
Chill a rocks or coupe glass in the freezer for 5–10 minutes or fill it with ice water to chill while you prepare the drink.
Mix Cocktail
Measure & Add
Add 2 oz blanco tequila, 1 oz fresh lime juice, 1 oz Cointreau (or triple sec), 0.5 oz agave syrup, and 2 dashes of orange bitters (if using) into a cocktail shaker.
Ice & Shake
Fill the shaker about two-thirds full with fresh ice (about 1 cup). Cap the shaker and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds until the outside of the shaker is frosty and well-chilled.
Strain
Discard the ice or water from the chilled glass. Double-strain the cocktail into the prepared glass using a Hawthorne strainer and a fine mesh strainer (or just a Hawthorne if you don't have a fine strainer) to remove ice chips and pulp for a clean texture.
Finish & Serve
Express the oils from a lime wheel over the surface by holding the wheel skin-side down and giving it a gentle squeeze, then drop the wheel into the drink or set it on the rim as a garnish.
If desired, grate a little lime zest over the top for extra aroma. Serve immediately while cold.
Optional adjustments: taste and, if needed, add 0.25–0.5 oz more agave for sweetness or a splash more lime if you prefer brighter acidity. Stir gently if you add anything.