Looking to change up a traditional Margarita? Here is a recipe using Cachaca instead of Taquila. If you haven't had Cachaca, it tastes somewhere between Taquila and Rum. Use a middle brand or better Cachaca (same reason as tequila, the cheap stuff will punish you later). I prefer (and can only seem to find LeBlon)
Ingredients
1.5 ounces LeBlon Cachaca
1 ounce Triple Sec (or Cointreau)
½ ounce simple syrup
½ ounce fresh lime juice
Directions:
- Rim a margarita glass with salt. You can use a lime wedge and then roll it in salt or I found corn syrup and salt actually was more stable and nicer to drink from. Yes, I made a second one for research purposes.
This one I rimmed using only lime and salt This was one with corn syrup and salt. Much improved. The salt actually stayed and there was no sweetness that came through. - Mix all ingredients and add ice into a shaker
- Strain into salt rimmed glass and enjoy! I chose to enjoy mine with Taquitos from Trader Joes and a nice Caprese salad.
I copied the recipe. I am going to try and do this one, cannot wait to taste it. and thanks for stopping by at mine. You have a great website. I don't really love food, but my drinks is a must once in while. Thanks Juli.