The Limoncello Margarita is a celebration of citrus and tequila. A riff on the basic Margarita, this drink swaps orange liqueur for limoncello, and makes use of contemporary Meyer lemon juice along with lime. It is served with a festive rim of flaky salt that’s rubbed with aromatic lemon zest so as to add one other factor of citrus.

Developed by chef Claudette Zepeda, the Limoncello Margarita blends the basic flavors of the beloved cocktail with Italian aptitude. On this recipe Zepeda options Meyer lemon, a fruitier number of lemon that has a sweeter, extra floral taste profile along with contemporary lime and limoncello. A standard Margarita requires orange liqueur, however on this recipe Zepeda leans on limoncello as an alternative.

This drink has distinguished lemon notes because it requires an equal base of limoncello and tequila. Whereas we have cut up it into two drinks right here, it may be mixed for one additional massive — and further punchy — cocktail.

Why the Limoncello Margarita works

Zepeda’s recipe works superbly for a couple of causes: the a number of types of citrus — contemporary juice, liqueur, and zest — create complicated layers of taste, the tart notes are balanced by the easy syrup and limoncello, and the tequila taste nonetheless actually comes by way of.

Whereas blanco tequila is a go-to for Margarita’s given its contemporary, natural taste profile, Zepeda additionally gives an alternative choice to use reposado tequila. The aged tequila provides a contact of caramel sweetness to the cocktail.

Meyer lemons give the Limoncello Margarita a stunning, fruity high quality, however conventional lemons could be substituted as an alternative. In that case, lower the quantity of lemon juice from 1 1/2 ounces to 1 ounce.