Cilantro Margarita

Name: Cilantro Margarita
Ingredients: 1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice; 1 sprig fresh cilantro, leaves removed from stem, plus 1 whole sprig for garnish; 1/2 ounce simple syrup; ice; 2 ounce cointreau; 2 ounce tequila blanco; brown sugar, for rim; 1 cherry tomato, for garnish; 1 black olive, for garnish

Yasmin Fahr|Dec. 14, 2011 11:48 am EST

Cilantro Margarita

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This gorgeous and flavorful cocktail is the signature drink at the Grand Velas resort in Riviera Nayarit. Because the hotel is all-inclusive, you can have as many of these as you'd like. Or, if you want a taste of Mexico at home, then try serving these are your next cocktail party.

Servings

1

Ingredients

1/2 ounce fresh lemon juice
1 sprig fresh cilantro, leaves removed from stem, plus 1 whole sprig for garnish
1/2 ounce simple syrup
ice
2 ounce cointreau
2 ounce tequila blanco
brown sugar, for rim
1 cherry tomato, for garnish
1 black olive, for garnish

Directions

In a blender, place the lemon juice, cilantro, and simple syrup. Blend to combine. In an ice-filled cocktail shaker, add the Cointreau, tequila, and lemon-cilantro mixture and shake well. Dampen the rim of a cocktail glass, then coat with the brown sugar. Strain the contents of the shaker in to the glass, garnish, and serve.