The perfect margarita — good tequila, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, orange liqueur, salt on the rim, and on the rocks please — is a bracing punctuation mark in the cocktail lexicon. Tart, refreshing, potent, the margarita is the absolute perfect foil for zesty Mexican fare or steamy New Orleans weather when it’s made with fresh ingredients and presented with flair.
Here are some of Eater’s favorite margaritas, for those times no other drink will do. Did we miss your favorite margarita in New Orleans? Leave a comment or send an email.
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