Tommy's Margarita
100% agave tequila shaken with fresh lime and agave nectar — the margarita minus the orange liqueur. Cleaner, softer and all about the agave.
16% ABVMediumCocktails
Easy
Difficulty
3 min
Time
180 Cal
Calories
Flavor profile
Tequila
Strength
Sweet
Sour
Bitter
Taste values from the Pocket Bartender recipe catalog.
Ingredients
- Lime(optional)1
- Lime Juice1 oz
- Agave Syrup1 oz
- Tequila2 oz
Ingredient substitutions
No exact bottle on the shelf? These swaps keep Tommy's Margarita close to the original.
Instead of Lime Juice
- Lemon Juice— softer citrus
Instead of Agave Syrup
- Honey Syrup— floral sweetness
- Simple Syrup— neutral sweetness
Instead of Tequila
- Mezcal— adds smoke
- Reposado Tequila— rounder, lightly oaked
Instructions
Pour all ingredients into a cocktail shaker.
Shake well with ice.
Strain into chilled rocks glass filled with ice.
Garnish with a lime slice.
Pairs well with
Agave-honest tequila and lime keep it pure — pair with clean Mexican flavors:
- Fresh guacamole with chips
- Fish ceviche tostadas
- Grilled corn esquites
- Jícama sticks with tajín
Similar taste
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