Mexican · El Jimador
El Jimador Margarita
A jimador is the person who harvests the agave, and this is the bottle named after the job rather than a family or a founder. It is one hundred per cent agave and it is the cheapest honest tequila we stock.
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Ingredients
- El Jimador Blanco 750ml
- 1 oz orange liqueur (triple sec or Cointreau)
- 1 oz fresh lime juice, about one lime
- Kosher salt for the rim
- Ice
Method
- Run a lime wedge around the outside of the glass rim, then roll it in salt on a plate. Salt the outside only, so none falls into the drink.
- Fill a shaker with ice. Add the tequila, orange liqueur and lime juice.
- Shake hard for about twelve seconds, until the shaker frosts over.
- Strain into the glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wheel.
The one thing that matters
If you are making margaritas for a party, this is where the maths works. You will not taste the difference between this and a bottle at twice the price once the lime and the liqueur are in.
Questions
Is El Jimador good enough for margaritas?
For a pitcher, absolutely. It is one hundred per cent agave, which is the only thing that really matters, and once lime and orange liqueur are in the glass the gap to a premium bottle closes fast.
What does 100% agave mean?
It means nothing but agave sugar was fermented. A mixto tequila can be up to 49% other sugars, and that is where the rough headache reputation comes from. Always check the label for the words.