Americans, on average, consume 185,000 Margaritas per hour making it one of the most frequently ordered drinks in the US year round! To make the perfect margarita, it all begins with three essential ingredients: Cointreau, tequila and lime juice! As the creator of the margarita, Margarita Sames, always said: “A Margarita without Cointreau is not worth its salt!” A vital ingredient, Cointreau’s orange zest delivers that rich sweetness to the margarita, without compromising its bitter and salty taste.
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Cointreau Mixologist Kyle Ford provided us with his favorite Margarita recipes and tips for making them at home:
1. Fill a shaker with 1 cup ice, then add 2 oz. tequila, 1 oz. Cointreau and 1 oz. lime juice.
2. Secure the lid and shake vigorously for about 15 seconds.
3. Fill a margarita glass with ice, then strain the drink into the glass, garnishing with a lime slice and salt.
4. Enjoy your Margarita!
Make the “Original Margarita” at home:
2 oz. Blanco tequila
1 oz. Cointreau
1 oz. Lime juice
Combine all ingredients in a mixing glass and add ice. Shake and strain into a Margarita glass. Garnish with a lime wheel and salt.
Below you’ll find the top picks for New York City restaurants and bars that serve some of the most delectable margaritas!
Headless Horseman (119 E 15th St; 212- 777-5101)
- Spicy Pear Margarita (Sauza Silver Tequila, Chili, Pear Nectar, Cointreau, Lime)- $12
Booker and Dax (207 2nd Ave; 212-254-3500)
- Shaved Ice Margarita (Mezcal, Cointreau, Lime, Yellow Chartreuse) – $14
Stanton Social (99 Stanton Street; 212-995-0099)
- Blood Orange – Jalapeño Margarita (Jalapeño-infused Milagro Reposado, blood orange juice, fresh lime, Cointreau) – $13
El Toro Blanco (257 6th Avenue; 212-645-0193)
- Mrs. Margarita Sames (Herradura blanco, Cointreau, fresh lime)-$14
Toloache (251 West 50th Street; 212- 581-1818)
- Della Casa Margarita (Jimador Blanco, Cointreau, Lime)- $11
Rocking Horse Café (182 8th Avenue; 212-463-9511)
- La Frambuesa (Milagro Silver, Cointreau, raspberry and lime)- $12
Hecho en Dumbo (354 Bowery; 212- 937-4245 )
- Margarita (100% Agave Tequila Herradura Blanco, freshly squeezed Lime Juice, Cointreau, and a dash of Cane Sugar, served on the rocks with a Salted rim)- $13
La Palapa (77 St. Mark’s Place; 212-777-2537)
- “La Dona” Diva Margarita (Carozon Blanco, Cointreau, hibiscus, served up) – $13
Rosa Mexicana (multiple locations: 9 East 18th Street; 212 533-3350) – $18.50
- La Suprema (Tres Generaciones reposado tequila, Cointreau, Grand Marnier, fresh lime, organic agave)
Always remember to drink responsibly!
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