Lemon Tommy's Margarita

A lemon-based Tommy's Margarita variation. Lime is traditional, but lemon still works surprisingly well.

TequilaCitrusSourShakenRefreshingIBA Classic
A vibrant Tommy's Margarita variation featuring a salted rim on a rocks glass filled with ice, garnished with a fresh lemon slice.
Difficulty Medium
Glass Rocks glass
Ice Shake with ice; serve over fresh ice
Tools Shaker, strainer

Ingredients

  • 2 oz Tequila Any decent 100% agave tequila works.
  • 1 oz Fresh lemon juice Lime is traditional, but lemon makes a solid variation.
  • 1/2 oz Agave nectar This is the sweetener that makes it Tommy's-style.

How to make it

  1. Add tequila, lemon juice, and agave nectar to a shaker.
  2. Fill with ice.
  3. Shake hard for 15–20 seconds.
  4. Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice.
  5. Taste and add a touch more agave if you want it sweeter.

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