The Essentialist's Margarita
You'll need:
- 2 oz tequila (we're big fans of using a lightly aged reposado)
- 1.5 oz lime
- .5 oz simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water)
- .25 oz Cointreau (you'll want to use a quality orange liqueur, don't settle for a saccharine-sweet triple sec-- your morning self will thank you)
- pinch of sea salt
- .5 oz mezcal to float
Shake the first five ingredients together in a cocktail shaker. Strain into an ice-filled glass, top with a splash of mezcal for a nice smoky aroma.
Rosita Margarita
You'll need:
- 2 oz tequila
- 1 oz grapefruit juice (fresh is best)
- .75 oz lime
- .5 oz simple syrup (equal parts sugar and water)
- fistful of cilantro
- good pinch of sea salt
Give all ingredients a vigorous shake with ice. The shaking alone will bring out all of the cilantro's flavor - no need to muddle. Strain through a fine mesh sieve over fresh ice, garnish with grapefruit,
