Description
Spirited Mexican cocktails reach new heights with this Bourbon Margarita, blending classic tequila charm with rich Kentucky whiskey complexity. Smooth bourbon and zesty lime create a perfect balance that cocktail enthusiasts will cherish.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Spirits:
- 1.5 ounces (44 milliliters) bourbon
Liqueurs and Juices:
- 1 ounce (30 milliliters) fresh lime juice
- 0.5 ounces (15 milliliters) Cointreau or triple sec
Sweeteners and Garnishes:
- 0.5 ounces (15 milliliters) agave syrup or simple syrup
- Salt or sugar for rimming (optional)
- Lime wedge or wheel, for garnish
- Ice
Instructions
- Prime the vessel by gliding a zesty lime segment around the glass perimeter, creating a tantalizing border. Optional: delicately dunk the moistened rim into a crystalline mixture of salt or sugar for enhanced sensory appeal.
- Assemble the liquid components – robust bourbon, vibrant lime essence, complex Cointreau, and smooth agave nectar – directly into a cocktail shaker filled with crisp ice cubes.
- Energetically gyrate the sealed shaker, generating a vigorous choreography that chills and harmonizes the spirited ingredients for approximately 15 rhythmic seconds.
- Elegantly cascade the thoroughly blended elixir through a fine strainer into the prepared glass, allowing it to cascade over a fresh bed of frosty ice fragments.
- Elevate the presentation by adorning the cocktail with a whimsical lime wedge or artfully sliced wheel, transforming the drink into a visual and gustatory masterpiece that beckons immediate enjoyment.
Notes
- Experiment with different bourbon varieties to discover unique flavor profiles that complement the cocktail’s citrusy notes.
- Choose high-quality, smooth bourbon for a more refined and balanced margarita experience.
- Adjust the sweetness by varying the amount of agave syrup to suit personal taste preferences.
- For a lighter version, use less bourbon and increase the proportion of lime juice and Cointreau.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Cocktails, Drinks
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 0 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 23 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg