The Contenders | Price | Size | Tequila | Color | Ice |
$4.95 | 8 oz. | Manik | Celadon | Cubed; too much of it for the short glass | |
$3.50 at happy hour; $5.50 at not-so-happy hour | 14 oz. | Manik | Lime green | Frosted milkshake glass with a nice amount of ice | |
$8.95 | 10.5 oz. | Cuervo Gold and Cuantro | Citrine | Crushed, Sonic-like ice in a water glass | |
$8 | 8 oz. | Sauza Blanco | Hue de Alka-Seltzer | Not enough ice for the large water glass | |
$3 | 11 oz. | Manik | Cucumber | Appropriate ice to margarita ratio for the highball glass |
Mariano’s Papa’s Margarita
Margarita salt or other coarse salt
2 oz. of Herradura Silver 100% agave tequila
3/4 oz. of Cointreau
2 oz. of lime juice
2 wedges of limes (Cut into 4 small pieces.)
3 tsp. of simple syrup or agave nectar* or 1/2 oz. of sugar (Adjust to taste depending on tartness of the lime.)
Step 1: Rim a 10 oz. rocks or old-fashioned glass with a lime wedge and dip in salt.
Step 2: Muddle lime wedges with simple syrup. Add tequila, Cointreau, and 2 oz. of lime juice. Fill glass with crushed ice. The secret is in the muddling because it releases the oil in the lime rind.
*Note: Agave nectar available at Whole Foods and Central Market.