Agave Margarita

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This triple sec-free recipe was inspired by one from tommy's mexican restaurant in san francisco. Just remember, fresh is best - see variations at end of instructions! Try one or make them all! taken from bon appetit may '12.

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Steps

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Pour some kosher salt into a small dish.

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Rub 1 lime slice over half the rim of an old fashioned glass or a coupe glass.

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Dip rim of glass into salt.

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Combine tequila , agave syrup , and juice in a cocktail shaker.

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Fill with ice and shake well.

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Strain into prepared glass.

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Garnish with second lime slice.

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Different variations -.

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Fruity: muddle 3 blackberries with agave syrup in a cocktail shaker until berries are lightly crushed and juices are released.

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Continue with above recipe.

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Spicy: muddle 2 thin rounds of jalapeno with agave syrup in a cocktail shaker until peppers begin to fall apart.

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For a less-spicy version , remove the seeds first.

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Continue with above recipe.

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Bright: steep 1 hibiscus teabag or 1 teaspoons dried hibiscus flowers with 4 oz.

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Of hot water for 10 minutes.

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Discard tea bag / flowers and let tea cool.

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Gently spoon some tea over margarita , forming a red layer on top.

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Ingredients

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kosher salt, lime slices, tequila, agave syrup, fresh lime juice