Tommy's Margarita
The Tommy's Margarita is a medium tequila sour, sweet and tart on the palate. Shaken and served in a rocks glass. It's one of the International Bartenders Association's official new era cocktails.
- 3 min
- Rocks glass
- Shaken
Flavor profile
- Tart
- 43 out of 100
- Sweet
- 89 out of 100
- Herbal
- 40 out of 100
- Smoky
- 16 out of 100
- Boozy
- 40 out of 100
How to make a Tommy's Margarita
To make a Tommy's Margarita, shake with ice and strain into a rocks glass: 1½ oz tequila, ½ oz lime juice and 2 oz agave syrup.
You'll need
- Tequila1½ oz
- Lime Juice½ oz
- Agave syrup2 oz
Pairs well with: Agave Syrup · All syrups
Instructions
- 1
Add tequila, lime juice and agave syrup to a cocktail shaker.
- 2
Fill the shaker with ice.
- 3
Shake hard for 10-15 seconds, until the outside is frosty.
- 4
Strain into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice cubes.
Why shake? Lime juice needs a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Tommy's Margarita questions
What does a Tommy's Margarita taste like?
Mostly sweet and tart. It's a medium drink at about 12% ABV once mixed.
How strong is a Tommy's Margarita?
About 12% ABV after mixing with ice, about as strong as a glass of wine.
What's the difference between a Tommy's Margarita and a Blue Margarita?
Both use tequila and lime juice. The Tommy's Margarita adds agave syrup, while the Blue Margarita uses Blue Curacao. Both are shaken, but the Tommy's Margarita goes in a rocks glass and the Blue Margarita in a cocktail glass. The Blue Margarita is the stronger of the two.
Should a Tommy's Margarita be shaken or stirred?
Shaken: lime juice and agave syrup need a hard shake to mix and chill properly.
Can I make Tommy's Margaritas in a batch?
Yes. For 6 drinks, mix 9 oz tequila, 3 oz lime juice and 12 oz agave syrup in a jug and chill it. Add 4¾ oz of cold water to stand in for the dilution from shaking. Pour over fresh ice to serve.
What glass do you serve a Tommy's Margarita in?
A rocks glass.