Tommy's Margarita
Tommy’s Margarita is a modern twist on the classic Margarita, swapping out the traditional orange liqueur for agave syrup. This simple yet vibrant cocktail lets the tequila shine, offering a refreshing balance of tart lime, smooth agave sweetness, and robust agave spirit. It’s a drink that’s both laid-back and sophisticated—perfect for warm afternoons, festive evenings, or whenever you crave something authentic and delicious.
Tommy's Margarita
Tommy’s Margarita is a modern twist on the classic Margarita, swapping out the traditional orange liqueur for agave syrup. This simple yet vibrant cocktail lets the tequila shine, offering a refreshing balance of tart lime, smooth agave sweetness, and robust agave spirit. It’s a drink that’s both laid-back and sophisticated—perfect for warm afternoons, festive evenings, or whenever you crave something authentic and delicious.
- 100% Agave Tequila (Blanco)60 ml (2 oz)Choose a quality blanco tequila for pure agave flavor.
- Fresh Lime Juice30 ml (1 oz)Juice your limes right before mixing for the brightest taste.
- Agave Syrup15 ml (0.5 oz)Use light agave syrup for a clean, gentle sweetness.
- Cocktail shaker
- Jigger
- Citrus juicer or reamer
- Fine strainer
- Rocks glass
Add tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave syrup to your cocktail shaker.
Fill the shaker with ice and shake vigorously for about 10 seconds until well-chilled.
Strain the mixture into a rocks glass filled with fresh ice.
Optionally, lightly salt half the rim of your glass before pouring if you enjoy a salted edge.
- Showcases the true flavor of agave-forward tequila.
- Uses natural ingredients—no artificial sweeteners or orange liqueurs.
- Simple recipe, easy to make at home with minimal tools.
- Balanced, refreshing, and not overly sweet.
- Perfect for tequila aficionados and Margarita newcomers alike.
Tommy’s Margarita was created in the early 1990s by Julio Bermejo at Tommy’s Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco. Dissatisfied with overly sweet and artificial-tasting Margaritas, Julio championed the use of pure agave nectar to sweeten the cocktail, highlighting the flavors of 100% agave tequila. This innovation sparked a movement toward fresher, simpler cocktails, and Tommy’s Margarita quickly became a global favorite, now recognized as an official IBA (International Bartenders Association) cocktail.
Lime wheel or wedge. The garnish adds a burst of aroma and freshness, inviting you in for that first zesty sip.
Approximately 170 calories per serving. Contains minimal fat and sodium. Carbohydrates primarily from agave and lime.