Four Nights A Week

I’m not generally a Margarita drinker. Too many ice chips makes it less of a cocktail and more like shave ice or a slushy. Not my thing. But, when I spotted this concoction from Licor 43, the Spanish liqueur, I thought I’d give it a try to make use of a couple of open bottles. The result was delightful – lime juice makes it refreshing and the Licor 43 adds a little vanilla and warm spice. Hold the ice chips.

Spanish Margarita 43

Licor 43 website

Ingredients:

• 35 ml Licor 43 Original (1 part / 1⅓ oz)
• 40 ml tequila (1 part / 1⅓ oz)
• Juice from half a lime
• Dash of orange bitters (optional) – (I used the bitters and loved it)
• Ice cubes
• Garnishing: Slice of lemon and sprig of fresh mint

Method

• Shake the Licor 43 Original, tequila, lime juice, orange bitters and ice cubes in a cocktail shaker.
• Pour the mixture through a sieve into your glass.
• Garnish with a slice of lime and some fresh mint.