There are a lot of variations on the simple margarita and it can be confusing at times. Here is the simple trick: match the liqueur to the fruit or visa-versa.

Ready

• 1 oz of flavoured liqueur (i.e., Midori (Honeydew), Lena (Banana), Rubis (Strawberry), Mohala (Mango))*
• 2 oz Tequila
• 1 ½ oz Fresh lime juice
• ½ oz simple syrup (or to taste)
• Pieces of fruit to match liqueur for garnish
• Salt and extra lime juice for rim
• Cracked ice

Set

• Margarita glass (12 oz)
• Cocktail shaker

Go

1. Place salt on shallow plate.
2. Wet rim of glass with extra lime juice.
3. Invert glass into salt on plate and swirl to coat rim.
4. Blend ingredients in cocktail shaker.
5. Shake and pour into salt rimed glass.
6. Garnish with appropriate fruit.
7. Serve.

What you should know

• I mentioned some specific liqueurs but there are others on the market that are flavored the same.