Of all the tequila cocktails to be found in your local bar, the Margarita is the most universally beloved. The combination of tequila, lime, and triple sec is a classic that is both easy to drink and a great way to show off the nuances of your favorite tequila.
But if you fancy upping your margarita game a bit, then you can look into specialty recipes which tweak the base of the drink to match the particular qualities of the spirit you’re using. We’ve got a trio of margarita recipe recommendations from Cantera Negra Tequila, making use of both the silver and reposado expressions.
Tommy’s Margarita
Ingredients:
- 2 parts Cantera Negra Silver Tequila
- 1 part Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 part Agave nectar
- Blood orange slice for garnish
Method:
Add all ingredients to cocktail shaker filled with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain over ice in a half salt rimmed rocks glass and garnish with blood orange slice.
Winter Marg
Ingredients:
- 1.5 parts Cantera Negra Reposado Tequila
- 0.5 part Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 part Fresh blood orange juice
- 0.5 part Agave syrup
- 0.75 tsp Vanilla extract
Method:
Rim a rocks glass with winter spice mix.* Combine all ingredients in a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake vigorously. Strain into prepped rocks glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a cinnamon stick.
*Winter spice mix: .5 tsp salt, .5 tsp sugar, .25 tsp cinnamon, and .25 tsp chili powder
Cantera Margarita
Ingredients:
- 2 parts Cantera Negra Silver Tequila
- 1 part Fresh lime juice
- 0.5 parts Agave syrup
- Orange bitters
Method:
Shake and strain over ice in double rocks glass. Add 2 dashes of
