It’s Friday again, and that means the end of another week. This week I’m feeling like unwinding with another summery drink. Margaritas are always a summer favorite and the Tommy’s Margarita is another twist on the classic recipe.
The Tommy’s Margarita is nearly the same as the classic recipe with the exception of the Triple Sec. Agave nectar replaces it in this recipe, but we’re doing a low-carb version so I substituted sucralose and a little bit of water to replace the agave syrup.
The Agave in the recipe is meant to highlight the flavors of the tequila rather than the citrus flavors of the lime and Triple Sec. The sucralose should add the same sweetness as the agave without detracting from the flavor of the tequila. Let’s get to mixing!
My twist on a Tommy’s Margarita
- Juice of one small lime (about 1-1 ½ ounces)
- 2 oz Tequila (I used Teremana)
- 1-2 teaspoon sweetener to taste
- ½ oz water (to make up for lost volume of agave nectar)
- 2-3 ice cubes
Put the juice, tequila, sweetener and ice in a shaker and shake well for about 10 seconds. Let rest then pour or strain into your drinking vessel of choice. Enjoy!
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