Margarita (with alcohol)

2 oz rum
2 oz tequila
1 oz orange juice
1 oz simple syrup*
4 oz fresh lime juice

  1. If you want to serve in a salt (or sugar) rimmed glass, run a lime slice around the rim of the glasses. Fill a shallow bowl or plate with salt (or sugar). Dip the rim in the salt (or sugar) until it is covered with your desired amount.
  2. Mix the ingredients above, and pour into a glass, over ice.

Makes two drinks. To make a more refreshing drink on a hot day, top up with club soda.

* Simple syrup can be made by mixing equal parts water and white sugar and heating until the sugar is dissolved.

 

Margarita Mocktail (alcohol free)

1 oz ginger shot (store-bought or home made)
1 oz lime juice
1 oz orange juice
1/2 oz simple syrup
1/2 oz water
6 drops ginger bitters

Mix the ingredients above and pour into a glass over ice. (See notes above on rimming the glass.)

Makes one drink.