
North End Margarita
Presented by Stephen King, 2018 Margarita of the Year
Tomato and thyme come together in one simply savory, Boston-inspired Margarita of the Year contender.
Recipe Ingredients
2 oz | Patrón Reposado |
.5 oz | Citrónge Orange Liqueur |
.5 oz | Lemon juice |
.25 oz | Agave nectar |
2 | Whole cherry tomatoes |
2 | Thyme sprigs |
+ | Lemon/thyme/pepper citrus salt rim* |
60 ml | Patrón Reposado |
15 ml | Citrónge Orange Liqueur |
15 ml | Lemon juice |
7.5 ml | Agave nectar |
2 | Whole cherry tomatoes |
2 | Thyme sprigs |
+ | Lemon/thyme/pepper citrus salt rim* |
Unless noted, drinks should be made one at a time.
How to Make
- In the bottom of a cocktail shaker, muddle one cherry tomato with agave nectar.
- Add liquid ingredients and one thyme sprig and shake vigorously with ice to chill.
- Strain through a mesh strainer into a chilled coupe that has been rimmed with the seasoned salt.
- Garnish with remaining cherry tomato and thyme sprig, but don’t go (historically) overboard.
*Lemon/thyme/pepper citrus salt rim: Combine 2 tablespoons kosher salt, .5 teaspoon dried thyme, and a twist of black pepper with the zest of half a lemon.
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