The Grand Margarita follows the Classic Margarita recipe but with the addition of Grand Marnier. This top-shelf orange liqueur gives the cocktail an exotic orange taste and depth of flavor. The Grand Margarita definitely gets a spot on our list of favorite Margarita cocktails, and it’s the perfect drink for more luxurious occasions.
Grand Margarita Cocktail
PREP TIME 5 min
QUICK TIPS
INSTRUCTIONS
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Rim glasses with salt and set aside
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Add the tequila, Grand Marnier, and lime juice to an ice-filled cocktail shaker
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Shake for about 30 seconds, then strain into your prepared glasses
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Serve
Top tips from Tris
Tristram Fini, our friend from the Campari Academy UK, has shared a few valuable tips for folks who want to understand more about mixing and pairing tequila to perfection:
Tips for pairing tequila cocktails with food
If food and drinks have grown together regionally, they will automatically pair well. With tequila, you can explore options like aguachile, which is a ceviche-style dish. You can also consider different styles of tacos, such as al pastor or tacos de birria, which are vibrant regional dishes coming from Oaxaca and Puebla specifically.
Tequila usually has an element of acidity, freshness, and potentially spice. Nicely cured seafood and grilled prawns work great, but steer clear of dishes that are too dairy-heavy. Those don’t really pair naturally with tequila. Focus on vibrant, fresh flavors that aren’t too subtle.
Interestingly, tequila and margaritas pair wonderfully with oysters. Oysters are fatty and briny, giving them a salty characteristic. Margaritas pair well with that saltiness because salt and tequila are always going to work well together.
Unusual ingredients to enhance Margaritas
When crafting margaritas, consider flavors that complement tequila, particularly those representatives of its region of origin. Mexico’s diverse food scene offers a wealth of ingredients, including mangoes, pineapples, and tomatillos, which can enhance the cocktail.
For a spicy twist, adding a mango habanero hot sauce can elevate a margarita, infusing it with tropical nuances. Coconut is another intriguing flavor that pairs well with tequila, although it’s often underutilized.
Add a few dashes of coconut to a Tommy’s Margarita to allow the pineapple flavor to shine. Another suggested recipe includes 2 oz of tequila, 1 oz of lime juice, 0.5 oz of agave syrup, and your desired amount of hot sauce. Shake well, and you’re ready to enjoy a uniquely flavored Margarita!
