
Bright, citrusy, and refreshingly light, this margarita is the kind of drink that tastes like a warm evening on a patio. Many bottled cocktail mixers and flavored syrups sneak in additives and thickeners ā including carrageenan ā that have no business being in your glass. Here, every ingredient is clean and straightforward: blanco tequila, freshly squeezed lime and orange juice, and a quick honey syrup you make yourself in about two minutes on the stovetop. That homemade syrup is the secret weapon, dissolving honey into just enough water to sweeten the drink without overpowering the citrus. A vigorous shake over ice brings it all together into something that's genuinely crisp and balanced. The optional salted rim adds a savory contrast that makes each sip pop. It's proof that a great margarita doesn't need anything artificial to taste like the real deal.
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Combine the honey and water in a small saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring until the honey is fully dissolved, about 1ā2 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for 2 minutes before using.
If salting the rims, run a lime wedge around the edge of each glass, then press the rim into a shallow plate of coarse salt to coat.
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