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Tommy's Margarita
Posted: July 21, 2026
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Tommy's Margarita is the definitive evolution of the classic Margarita, created by Julio Bermejo at Tommy's Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco in the 1990s. The genius of the drink lies in one simple substitution: agave nectar replaces triple sec, which strips away the orange liqueur sweetness and lets the tequila's natural agave flavors take center stage. The result is a purer, more honest Margarita — bright, tart, and deeply agave-forward with a clean citrus finish. So influential has this drink become that it now has its own category in the IBA's list of cocktails, and it is widely considered the gold standard for showcasing quality blanco tequila.
Instructions
- Combine blanco tequila, lime juice, and agave nectar in a cocktail shaker.
- Fill with ice and shake vigorously for 10–15 seconds.
- Strain into a rocks glass over fresh ice (or into a chilled coupe for a served-up version).
- Garnish with a lime wheel or half-wheel on the rim.