Fresh-style margaritas are made without mixes or syrupy liqueurs. Three simple ingredients form an easy base recipe which is built on with fresh fruits, vegetables and/or herbs. This recipes shares some summer favorite combinations for your inspiration but anything may be used.
1 1/2ouncesSilver Tequila (preferably something organic like Republic or El Tesoro)
3/4ounce fresh Lime Juice
1/2 ounce Agave Nectar
Fresh fruits, vegetables and/or herbssee recipe notes for ideas
Instructions
Gently muddle any fresh ingredients in the bottom of a mixing glass or shaker.
Combine the tequila, lime, and agave on top and shake with ice for 15-20 seconds.
Strain over fresh ice in a double old fashioned glass and garnish with whatever fresh ingredients you used.
Notes
Fresh ingredients combination suggestions and amounts:Blueberry-Strawberry Margarita: 2 large strawberries (sliced before muddling) and 10 blueberriesCucumber-Thyme Margarita: 4-¼ inch slices of cucumber, chopped before muddling and the leaves of about 3 sprigs of thymeBlackberry-Mint Margarita: 6 large blackberries and about 5 medium mint leaves (I used classic peppermint found in the home garden).I rough chopped the mint first to add in the muddling.