About this episode
We’re revisiting one of the world’s (and certainly America’s) most beloved cocktails with Maxwell Reis, beverage director at Los Angeles’ Mírate, and VinePair 50 and VinePair Next Wave Awards winner. Prepare to learn all about his distinct approach to the Margarita, and get ready to reconsider all things agave, from syrup to spirits. Listen on (or read below) to discover Max’s Margarita recipe, and don’t forget to like, review, and subscribe! Maxwell Reis’ Mírate Margarita Recipe Ingredients 1 ounce fresh lime juice ¾ ounce No-gave syrup** 2 ounces blanco tequila or mezcal Garnish: orange- or sal-de-gusano-salted rim Directions Add all ingredients to a cocktail shaker with 4 cubes of Hoshizaki ice. Hard shake until cold. Strain into a salt-rimmed rocks glass over ice. *No-gave Syrup Ingredients 2 parts water 2 parts demerara sugar 1 part honey, ideally single variety orange blossom Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.