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A cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and agave nectar

A Tommy's Margarita served in a rocks glass

Tommy's Margarita is a variation of the classic margarita cocktail, which is traditionally made with tequila, lime juice, and triple sec. The Tommy's Margarita replaces the triple sec with agave nectar, offering a different flavor profile and a more natural sweetness.

History[edit]

Tommy's Margarita was created in the early 1990s by Julio Bermejo at Tommy's Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco, California. The cocktail was developed as a way to highlight the flavor of 100% agave tequila, which was becoming more popular at the time. By using agave nectar instead of triple sec, the drink emphasizes the natural flavors of the tequila and lime.

Ingredients[edit]

The ingredients for a Tommy's Margarita are simple and include:

2 oz of 100% agave tequila
1 oz of fresh lime juice
0.5 oz of agave nectar

Preparation[edit]

To prepare a Tommy's Margarita:

Combine the tequila, lime juice, and agave nectar in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with ice.
Optionally, garnish with a lime wedge.

Variations[edit]

While the classic Tommy's Margarita is served on the rocks, variations can include serving it "up" in a chilled cocktail glass or adding a salted rim to the glass for additional flavor contrast.

Cultural Impact[edit]

Tommy's Margarita has gained popularity worldwide and is often featured on cocktail menus as a "healthier" or "more natural" alternative to the traditional margarita. Its emphasis on high-quality tequila and fresh ingredients has influenced the way margaritas are crafted in many bars and restaurants.

Related pages[edit]

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-'''Tommy's Margarita''' is a modern variant of the classic [[Margarita (cocktail)|Margarita]] cocktail. It was created by Julio Bermejo and is named after his family's Mexican restaurant and bar in San Francisco, the renowned [[Tommy's Mexican Restaurant]].
+{{short description|A cocktail made with tequila, lime juice, and agave nectar}}
-== History ==
+[[File:TommysMargarita.jpg|thumb|right|A Tommy's Margarita served in a rocks glass]]
-Tommy's Margarita was developed in the 1990s by Julio Bermejo, the son of the founders of Tommy's Mexican Restaurant. Bermejo wanted to create a version of the Margarita that highlighted the flavor of the [[Tequila|tequila]] rather than masking it with excessive sweetness. The result was a simpler, purer version of the classic Margarita, which quickly gained popularity among patrons of the restaurant and cocktail enthusiasts worldwide.
+'''Tommy's Margarita''' is a variation of the classic [[margarita]] cocktail, which is traditionally made with [[tequila]], [[lime juice]], and [[triple sec]]. The Tommy's Margarita replaces the triple sec with [[agave nectar]], offering a different flavor profile and a more natural sweetness.
-== Ingredients ==
+==History==
+Tommy's Margarita was created in the early 1990s by [[Julio Bermejo]] at Tommy's Mexican Restaurant in [[San Francisco]], [[California]]. The cocktail was developed as a way to highlight the flavor of 100% agave tequila, which was becoming more popular at the time. By using agave nectar instead of triple sec, the drink emphasizes the natural flavors of the tequila and lime.
-Tommy's Margarita is made with three main ingredients:
+==Ingredients==
+The ingredients for a Tommy's Margarita are simple and include:
+* 2 oz of 100% agave [[tequila]]
+* 1 oz of fresh [[lime juice]]
+* 0.5 oz of [[agave nectar]]
-* 100% agave [[Tequila|tequila]]
+==Preparation==
-* Fresh [[lime juice]]
+To prepare a Tommy's Margarita:
-* [[Agave nectar]]
+# Combine the tequila, lime juice, and agave nectar in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
+# Shake well until the mixture is chilled.
+# Strain the cocktail into a rocks glass filled with ice.
+# Optionally, garnish with a lime wedge.
-Unlike the classic Margarita, Tommy's Margarita does not include [[Triple sec|triple sec]] or any other orange liqueur. This allows the natural flavors of the tequila and lime to shine through, complemented by the subtle sweetness of the agave nectar.
+==Variations==
+While the classic Tommy's Margarita is served on the rocks, variations can include serving it "up" in a chilled cocktail glass or adding a salted rim to the glass for additional flavor contrast.
-== Preparation ==
+==Cultural Impact==
+Tommy's Margarita has gained popularity worldwide and is often featured on cocktail menus as a "healthier" or "more natural" alternative to the traditional margarita. Its emphasis on high-quality tequila and fresh ingredients has influenced the way margaritas are crafted in many bars and restaurants.
-To prepare a Tommy's Margarita, the ingredients are combined in a [[Cocktail shaker|cocktail shaker]] with ice. The mixture is then shaken vigorously and strained into a chilled [[Cocktail glass|cocktail glass]]. The glass is typically garnished with a lime wheel.
+==Related pages==
+* [[Margarita]]
-== Recognition ==
-In 2011, Tommy's Margarita was added to the "New Era Drinks" section of the [[International Bartenders Association]]'s official cocktail list, cementing its status as a modern classic in the world of mixology.
-== See also ==
-* [[List of cocktails]]
-* [[Margarita (cocktail)|Margarita]]
 * [[Tequila]]
+* [[Cocktail]]
-[[Category:Cocktails with tequila]]
 [[Category:Cocktails]]
-[[Category:Mexican cuisine]]
+[[Category:Tequila drinks]]
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-{{food-stub}}