Rosemary Margarita
A herbaceous twist on the classic Margarita, this version highlights fresh rosemary with a rich demerara syrup infusion, balanced by the bright tang of lime and smooth tequila
Equipment
- Cocktail shaker
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Ingredients
- 5 cl Tequila Blanco recommended, I used Don Julio Blanco
- 2.5 cl Fresh Lime Juice
- 1 cl Cointreau or other orange liqueur
- 1 bar spoon Rosemary-Infused Demerara Syrup you can use agave syrup instead—shaking with fresh rosemary still adds plenty of flavor
- 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary
Instructions
- Start by half-salting your glass: rub a lime wedge around half the rim of a rocks or coupe glass, then dip that side into coarse salt
- Add tequila, lime juice, Cointreau, and rosemary-infused demerara syrup to a cocktail shaker.
- Add 1 sprig of fresh rosemary to the shaker.
- Fill the shaker with ice and shake hard for about 10–15 seconds.
- Fine strain into a chilled rocks glass over fresh ice (or serve up in a coupe, if preferred).
- Garnish with another sprig of fresh rosemary.
Notes
To amp up the rosemary aroma, gently slap the garnish sprig between your palms before adding it.
For a more citrus-forward profile, increase lime juice slightly to 3 cl.
Want a sweeter edge? Add an extra half bar spoon of the syrup.
for added Smokiness, slightly torch your rosemary before putting it in the shaker.