Happy National Margarita Day!

Posted by staff / February 22, 2013 Chris Preovolosmargarita saltSan Francisco Gate

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Still recovering from Valentine’s Day or a lack thereof?

Then pour that tequila with pride and purpose tonight, folks, because it’s National Margarita Day, a celebration for which we need no reason just a salty glass, some lime and liquor!

Chris Preovolos at the San Francisco Gate has a few choice recipes for this basic drink, but if you’re on the East Coast, and it’s too late for fancy, grab some pre-made and raise a toast to it being the weekend.

San Francisco Chronicle’s Classic Maragrita recipe from Kim Haasarud’s “101 Margaritas.”

Kosher or margarita salt

(optional) 2 ounces tequila

2 ounces simple syrup

(see recipe)

1 ounce Cointreau

1 ounce fresh lime juice

1 ounce fresh lemon juice

1 lime wheel, for garnish

Instructions:

If desired, rim a cocktail glass with the salt. Combine the remaining ingredients, except for the lime wheel, in a cocktail shaker filled with 3/4 cup cubed ice and shake vigorously. Strain into the glass for an “up” margarita; pour with the ice into the glass for “on the rocks.” Garnish with lime wheel.

Full story at SF Gate.

Finally, a fun holiday.

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Feb/22/13

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