How to Make a Tacolicious Margarita
The T-lish Margarita. Classic. The Marg is arguably the best after work drink in my humble opinion. Tacolicious us known well for their margaritas, and their over priced tacos, but most are in agreement that it’s all worth the price of admission.
Well, what if I were to tell you, you cold easily make the T-lish Marg at home? Well it really it easy, there is only one small refinement that the restaurant takes that maybe a normal amateur at home bar tender would not, and that is making agave syrup.
Agave syrup is made from 1 part Agave Nectar, and 1 part water, much like making a simple syrup. It is also made in the same process. So, combine the parts in a small pot, bring to a boil, and cool. And BAM, you have agave syrup. Agave Nectar can you found at your local Whole Foods, TotalWine, and many other stores. It’s not an ingredient that is hard to find, it’s just one you didn’t know you were looking for until now.
Drink book – Tacolicious – Fastive Recipes for Tacos, Snacks, Cocktails, and More
Ingredients –
- Tequilla – Blanco – 2oz
- Fresh Lime Juice – 1 1/2oz
- Agave Syrup – 1oz (recipe follows below)
- Lime for garnish (if you have it)
- Ice
Tools –
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Glass
Step 1 – Make the Agave syrup
You have to do this ahead of time and it is easy to make in batches. I am not a heavy drinker by any means so 1/2 cup agave nectar and 1/2 cup water is enough for a while for me. Bring to a boil, let cool, then put in an air tight container.
Step 2 – Make the Marg
Combine the Tequila, lime juice, and agave syrup into a shaker, add ice. Cover, shake until cold. Strain into your glass, serve on the rocks or a whiskey rock like I enjoy.
And for the ratings –
- Difficulty of ingredients to find – 3/5 stars – You may not have agave syrup before this recipe, but you will after!
- Perceived difficulty going into the recipe – 1/5 stars
- Difficulty after recipe – 1/5 stars – only extra step is doing the agave syrup
- Time taken – 1/5 stars – about 5 minutes
- Taste – 4.5/5 stars – Primo margarita
- Make again – 5/5 stars – no doubt, and have many times
