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Tommy's Margarita

A complete, easy-to-follow recipe for the Tommy's Margarita, including ingredients, method, glassware, and the story behind the drink.

At a Glance

Category: Tequila & Mezcal Cocktails
Glass: Rocks glass
Garnish: Lime wheel

Ingredients

2 oz tequila (100% agave)
1 oz fresh lime juice
0.5 oz agave syrup

Method

Shake all ingredients with ice. Strain over fresh ice.

Glass & Garnish

Glass: Rocks glass
Garnish: Lime wheel

Background & History

Created at Tommy's Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco in the 1990s, replacing the classic Margarita's orange liqueur with agave syrup for a purer, more agave-forward drink.

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