The margarita rewards precision more than flair. Three ingredients, fresh citrus, and a tequila that holds its character under lime and ice. This is the house build for Shadow Blanco, the expression we recommend for citrus forward cocktails.
Ingredients
- 2 oz Shadow Tequila Blanco
- 1 oz fresh lime juice
- 0.75 oz orange liqueur
- 0.25 oz agave syrup, optional, to taste
- Kosher salt for the rim, lime wheel for garnish
Method
- Run a lime wedge around half the rim of a rocks glass and dip it in kosher salt. Fill the glass with fresh ice.
- Add Shadow Blanco, lime juice, orange liqueur, and agave syrup to a shaker with ice.
- Shake hard for 12 to 15 seconds until the tin is frosted.
- Strain over the fresh ice and garnish with a lime wheel.
Why Blanco
Shadow Blanco is crafted in Jalisco at Casa Maestri under NOM 1438. The unaged expression keeps the agave forward, which is what a margarita needs. Reposado works when you want a rounder, richer drink.
Get the bottle
Pick up Shadow Blanco online, or use the locator to find a bottle or a pour near you. Ordering one out? Start with the best margaritas in Memphis or the best margaritas in Nashville, and explore more builds on Shadow Tequila Cocktails.
Please enjoy responsibly. Shadow Tequila content is intended for adults 21 and over.
