The Perfect Margarita

I want it. That perfect combination of tart, sweet and boozy.

 My normal margarita method is to pour a bunch of whatever margarita-ish stuff I have on hand over ice and add some lime slices. Lately though, the manthing and I have been getting a little more scientific.

 You know... like measuring. whoa.

We played around with a few things last night.

(as a side note my anthropologie owl juicer, while adorable, could function better)

Supplies.

Classic Margarita:

1oz triple sec

2oz silver tequila

1 oz lime juice.

This is hella strong. 

Good, but...

be prepared for your guests to spend the night on your sofa.

I could do with a little more sweet myself.

I ended up adding some limeade.

Problem solved. 

Triple Sec Free Agave Nectar-rita:

(courtesy of the May Bon Appetit)

2oz silver tequila

1oz lime juice

1oz agave nectar

This was too sweet for me.

I like the flavor of the agave though.

I added more tequila and a little water to cut the sweetness.

I also used agave nectar on the rim of the glass to adhere the salt.

That bit was fantastic.

I added more tequila and a little water to cut the sweetness.

That was pretty much the end of the scientific experimentation.

We then went to town on some delicious grilled burgers.

Do you have a favorite Margarita?

If so let me know.

I'm gonna keep trying until I get this thing juuuuust right.