“I’ve ordered you a marg”, is the usual overheard in inner city haunts and trendy bars around Sydney on a weekend in Summer. The familiar combination of citrus, salt and sweetness all shaken up in an icy concoction has become the antidote to La Niña’s uncomfortable humidity. Even as the rain beats down on during an unusually cool morning in the harbour city, the weather has not quelled our thirst on World Margarita Day.

After bringing premium tequila brand Casamigos to Australia in 2016, George Clooney’s accompanying “House of Friends” soirées have also arrived to our sunny shores this month. In honour of World Margarita Day, Casamigos as well as Don Julio have curated four recipes from local seasoned margarita drinkers. Enjoy!

SIAN REDGRAVE – Paloma Margarita

“I love sitting around a table of food with friends and a Paloma in hand, it’s the perfect amount of citrus to enjoy on a hot summer’s day.”

RECIPE
45ml Don Julio Reposado Tequila
15ml Fresh Lime Juice
30ml Fresh Grapefruit Juice

HOW TO
1. Combine Don Julio Reposado, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar into a cocktail shaker with ice.
2. Shake well and strain into a glass over ice.
3. Top the cocktail off with grapefruit juice and soda water if desired.
4. Garnish with grapefruit peel or lime wedge.

Approx. 1.5 standard drinks

TAHNEE ATKINSON – Spicy Cucumber and Jalapeno Margarita

“I was lucky enough to celebrate my 30th birthday over the weekend at Totti’s in Bondi with some of my closest friends. I hadn’t had a chance to celebrate properly yet so it was very special. We spent the afternoon eating delicious food, drinking (and making) margaritas – it was the perfect way to start a new decade and I can’t wait to see what this year and my 30s are going to bring”

RECIPE
60ml Casamigos Blanco Tequila
30ml Fresh Lime Juice
15ml Simple Syrup
2 Cucumber Slice
1 Jalapeno Slice
Garnish with a Cucumber Wheel and Jalapeño Slice

Approx. 1.9 standard drinks

HOW TO
1. Combine all ingredients into tin shaker.
2. Muddle cucumber/jalapeño
3. Add ice, shake vigorously and fine strain into rocks glass
4. Add fresh ice and garnish.

REY VAKILI – Tommy’s Margarita

“A deliciously simple cocktail that only requires 3 simple ingredients – Tequila, fresh lime juice and agave mix. Best enjoyed on the rocks and garnished with lime. Cocktail hour never tasted so refreshing”

RECIPE
60ml Don Julio Tequila Blanco
30ml Lime Juice
20ml Agave Mix

HOW TO
1. Add all ingredients in shaker
2. Shake and strain over fresh cubed ice into a tumbler glass
3. Garnish with lime

Approx 1.8 standard drinks

JULIA OSTRO – Turmericana Margarita

“Being around family and friends with delicious food and amazing drinks has been my highlight this Summer. We had a Mexican-inspired dinner party with classic Tommy Margaritas but my favourite at the moment is definitely a Tumeric margarita.”

RECIPE
45ml Don Julio Blanco Tequila
22ml Ginger honey syrup
22ml Lime Juice
0.5tsp Ground Turmeric
0.5tsp Sea Salt

HOW TO
1. Mix tablespoon turmeric, ginger honey syrup in a lowball glass.
2. Add Don Julio Blanco and lime juice.
3. Shake it well with ice.
4. Combine turmeric and salt on a plate. Rim glass with turmeric salt.
5. Strain into glass with ice.
6. Sip and share with friends!

Approx. 1.5 standard drinks

Please drink responsibly.