A Margarita By Any Other Name with Calixto Hernandez

This week, we are joined by Calixto Hernandez (@barriotiger), bartender extraordinaire from the Thirsty Crow and La Cita, to discuss one of the most ubiquitous cocktails in the world - the Margarita! We talk about the myths behind the drink's creations, where it actually came from, and the secret to making a truly excellent one. In addition to all that, we also chat about what makes a great happy hour, proper ordering etiquette, and a lot more!

Cocktails Discussed:

Desert Star:

1 1/2 oz. Mojave High Desert Dry Gin

3/4 oz. Mommenpop Orange Vermouth

3/4 oz. lime juice

1/2 oz. Soda Water

Salt for the glass' rim

Combine all ingredients save the soda water in a shaker with ice, and shake until chilled. Rim a chilled coupe glass with the salt, and strain the contents of the strainer into the glass. Top with the soda water, and serve with a lime twist. 

Margaritari:

1 1/2 oz. Ransom Grappa

1 oz. Roots Mastic Liqueur

3/4 oz. lemon juice

Combine all ingredients save the soda water in a shaker with ice, and shake until thoroughly chilled - around 15 seconds. Strain into a chilled coupe glass, garnish with a lemon wheel, and serve. 

Further Reading:

Imbibe! by David Wondrich

Margarita Cocktail and Its History - https://www.diffordsguide.com/g/1138/margarita-cocktail/origins-and-history

In Search of the Ultimate Margarita - https://punchdrink.com/articles/ultimate-best-margarita-tequila-cocktail-recipe/