The Sweet Ingredient That Makes A 'Tommy's Margarita' Unique

Let's be honest; margaritas are a crowd-pleasing fiesta favorite. They're a tad tart, slightly sweet, and — if you're feeling adventurous — a little salty. Full-bodied tequila blends beautifully with other simple yet strong ingredients, and the balanced flavors awaken every taste bud on your palate. But before you toast and clink cups at the next festive gathering, ensure you know exactly what is in your margarita.

Anyone who has had a hangover after guzzling down house margaritas on Taco Tuesday will tell you not all are made the same. House margaritas, while typically friendly for your wallet — and usually extra sweet to drink — are often made with lower-grade tequila blended with sugary margarita mix. The high sugar content, artificial flavors, and colors in the mix may mask the cheap tequila, but it is not the best choice for someone searching for a margarita without the next-day headache.

If you want a margarita where all the components shine, you will want to try out a Tommy's Margarita. Aside from the house variety, margarita menus will regularly feature drinks like a Cadillac Margarita, Skinny Margarita, or Seasonal Fresh Fruit Margarita, but not many list a Tommy's Margarita. Let it be known, though; we guarantee it is a cocktail you want to order the next time you go out. Most bartenders will know how to make one, but here is the breakdown for the amateur mixologists still in training.

In an interview with Insider, beverage consultant and professional bartender Kim Hassarud praises this margarita for its fresh ingredients. She explains the recipe as made up of two ounces of tequila, fresh lime juice, and agave nectar.

She suggests opting for a finer tequila of your choice, and if you are unsure what direction to go, your bartender will surely have their recommendations.

And if you are looking for a little more bang for your buck, Hassarud recommends checking out the drinks on a bar's featured cocktail menu. She explains how the drinks on these menus often contain high-quality spirits for a lower price. This can be because bars and restaurants acquired the liquor at a lower price through agreements with their distributors and featured brands.

A margarita isn't just a party-starting cocktail. As we can see with the Tommy's Margarita, it can also be a delectable, fresh, full-flavored beverage that can be slowly sipped and enjoyed for its simple perfection.

While margaritas reign supreme in the world of tequila cocktails, not everyone is a fan. If you are a tequila aficionado, but margaritas are not your thing, you may want to try another suggestion from the drink experts. Bar manager Alisha Kaplan recommends an Oaxaca Old Fashioned, a more contemporary cocktail that replaces the bourbon of a typical old fashioned with your choice of tequila or mezcal. However you drink your tequila, do so responsibly and leave the car at home.