The Sophia Margarita
Smooth Añejo tequila delivers warm notes of caramel and oak, perfectly paired with Grand Marnier’s velvety orange depth. Lime juice brightens the profile with crisp acidity, while a touch of agave nectar subtly rounds out the sip. The result? A luxurious, citrus-forward margarita that’s bold yet smooth, indulgent yet refreshing—a true masterpiece in balance.
Ingredients
- 72 mL Añejo Tequila
- 36 mL Grand Marnier
- 36 mL Lime Juice
- 36 mL Agave Nectar
Instructions
- Fill a cocktail shaker with ice.
- Add Añejo Tequila, Grand Marnier, Lime Juice, and Agave Nectar.
- Shake vigorously for 15 seconds until well chilled.
- Strain into a chilled rocks glass over fresh ice.
- Optionally, rim the glass with salt for contrast.
- Garnish with an orange wheel and serve.
Notes
Base recipe (1x): 180 mL before ice and dilution, in the original 2:1:1:1 ratio of añejo tequila, Grand Marnier, lime juice and agave nectar. This is a full batch; divide into smaller pours as desired. The serving controls scale the complete batch.
The exact measured formula is 72 mL añejo tequila, 36 mL Grand Marnier, 36 mL lime juice and 36 mL agave nectar. The tequila, orange liqueur and lime ratio is 2:1:1; the agave nectar is an additional part. US fluid-ounce quantities are rounded, approximate equivalents, including when scaled. Fluid ounces measure volume, not weight.
The agave nectar product and concentration are unspecified. No syrup dilution or added water is included.
Nutrition information is not available for this recipe. Actual values depend on the tequila, Grand Marnier and agave nectar used. The recipe yield is not a recommended personal alcohol allowance.
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