Margarita

I admit that I am not a big fan of tequila. Or, I should say, definitely not a fan of cheap tequila. I am not being a snob, it is just that there is something to the flavor that makes me gag. However, higher-end tequila I enjoy quite a bit. A friend recommended Jose Cuervo Reserva de la Familia over a year ago. I picked it up. Not cheap. Average is probably $90 a bottle, which is what I paid. It's delicious. Regular old Cuervo? No can do.

So, does it make sense to make a Margarita from a $90 tequila? My opinion is yes. I dare say, it has become one of my  favorite drinks to make. Unlike many mixed drinks, the simplicity of this blend allows each component to stand out. I taste the complexity of the tequila, the sourness of the lime, and the sweetness of the curacao and sugar. And, in no way do the sweet and sour overpower the tequila. It is astonishing when I think about how this drink could go wrong but doesn't when following a good recipe. Which is?

2 oz tequila

3/4 oz triple sec or curacao (I used Marie Brizard Curacao)

1/2 oz fresh lime juice

Served either up or one the rocks. I prefer up.