“The Perfect Margarita” – A Toast to Jimmy Buffett #WSJ
Posted By RichC on December 23, 2023
Although I’ve never paid attention to those who perfect the skills of bartending, I’ve always enjoyed listening to Jimmy Buffett Caribbean escapism music … and sipping on a good Margarita. Beth DeCarbo posted a recipe and thought I might want to give it a try “next summer.” 😉
| Jimmy Buffett – “Margaritaville” live on the Tonight Show in 1981 |
- Kosher salt
- 1 lime wedge
- Ice, preferably crushed
- ¼ cup aged tequila
- 2 tablespoons triple sec
- 1 tablespoon superfine sugar
- 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
Place a layer of salt on a small plate. Rub the lime wedge around the rim of a tall glass and then tip the glass upside down onto the plate of salt and coat the rim with salt. Reserve the lime wedge.
Fill a cocktail shaker with ice and add the tequila, triple sec, sugar, lime juice and 3 tablespoons water. Shake vigorously to combine and then pour the mixture, ice and all, into the prepared glass. Garnish with the reserved lime wedge and serve immediately.
Serves one, easily multiplied.
EDIT: Adding a YouTube video on the Jimmy Buffett lifestyle and his history.
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