Margarita, Perfected
- 4 ounces 100% agave white tequila (such as Alteno Silver)
- 2 ounces Luxardo "Triplum" triple sec
- 1 ounce Hiram Walker 48 triple sec
- 1 ounce Presidente brandy
- 4 - 5 ounces Citrus Juice Mix
- and a dash of sweetener such as 1/2 ounce of simple syrup or 2 packets of Splenda
- Citrus Juice Mix:
- the juice of one large lemon (preferable Meyer)
- the juice of one medium-small orange
- and the juiec of enough limes (about six medium limes) to bring the total juice to 10 ounces
- (do not use key limes)
- Margarita salt
- Lime wedges for garnish
- Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice cubes and shake vigorously.
- 48 shakes is perfect.
- Strain the mixture off of the shaking ice into a salt-rimmed serving glass filled with ice.
- Garnish with a lime wedge.
- Can be served in a martini glass or an old-fashioned.
- Makes two cocktails plus a little left over for a top up.
white tequila, triple sec, triple, brandy, citrus juice mix, simple syrup, lemon, orange, enough, salt
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/margarita-perfected-50140373 (may not work)