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Saffron Crest Margarita
Bold, bright, and beautifully smooth, this cocktail delivers a lively citrus punch with deep agave undertones. A hint of sweetness mellows the vibrant tang, creating a perfectly balanced sip that’s both refreshing and rich. Each taste lingers with a crisp, invigorating finish—layered, expressive, and just the right amount of daring.
Equipment
- Cocktail Shaker
- Jigger (for measuring ingredients)
- Strainer
- Ice
Ingredients
- 64.07 mL Reposado Tequila
- 38.64 mL Cointreau
- 64.07 mL Lime Juice
- 13.22 mL Agave Nectar
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add the listed amount of Reposado Tequila and the listed amount of Cointreau.
- Pour in the listed amount of lime juice.
- Add the listed amount of agave nectar for a smooth, naturally sweet balance.
- Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a rocks glass with a half salt rim over fresh ice cubes. Garnish with a lime wheel.
- Serve immediately and enjoy.
Notes
The 1× recipe targets 180 mL before ice and dilution, using the previously listed ingredient proportions. The displayed amounts total 180 mL. Milliliter amounts are rounded to at most two decimal places; displayed totals at other serving sizes may differ slightly from 180 mL multiplied by the selected size. US fluid-ounce values are approximate volume equivalents.
Nutrition estimates are pending validation; nutrition figures are temporarily withheld.
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