Cinco de Mayo is upon Us! Although the annual vacation would possibly look somewhat totally different this yr in gentle of the coronavirus pandemic, there’s no purpose it shouldn’t be celebrated. Actually, some would possibly argue {that a} refreshing cocktail is very welcome on this new regular that features quarantining at house and social distancing.
That’s why, in honor of the vacation on Tuesday, Might 5, which marks the Mexican Military’s victory over the French Empire on the Battle of Puebla, Us Weekly reached out to tequila professional Jaime Salas for a tasty but straightforward margarita you may whip up utilizing elements you doubtless have at house already.
Salas, who’s a model ambassador for Milagro Tequila, shared his recipe for the “freshest” margarita round. The cocktail requires simply 4 elements — Milagro Silver Tequila, agave nectar, contemporary lime juice and a lime slice for garnish — and may be thrown collectively in below 5 minutes.
No agave nectar? No downside. In the event you don’t have the bar cart staple at house, you may substitute the candy stuff for easy syrup, which is equal-parts granulated sugar and water. Simply be certain that to boil the water first in order that the sugar is ready to adequately dissolve. And if you happen to’re feeling somewhat adventurous, you possibly can even steep a few jalapeño or cucumber slices in your easy syrup to offer the combination (and your drink) an added spicy or contemporary taste enhance.
Moreover, the crisp, contemporary, agave style of Milagro Tequila, coupled with the spirit’s world-class smoothness, takes this basic libation to the subsequent stage. Sip in your margarita whereas snaking on some chips and guacamole, nachos, tacos or grilled shrimp or steak and also you most actually received’t be disillusioned.
Scroll down for Salas’ basic margarita recipe.
The Freshest Margarita
Makes 1 drink
INGREDIENTS:
• 2 ouncesMilagro Silver Tequila
• 0.75 ouncesagave nectar
• 1 ouncesfresh lime juice
• Lime wheel, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS:
- Pour all the elements (apart from the lime wheel) right into a Boston shaker. Shake and pressure over ice right into a rocks glass.
- Garnish with a lime wheel.
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