Honey Margarita
Shake ∙ 3 min ∙ 17.1% ABV ∙
The Honey Margarita is a shaken tequila sour that swaps the usual orange liqueur for honey syrup alongside reposado tequila and fresh lime.
Ingredients
1
Servings
Garnish
Instructions for 1 serving
- Pre-chill a glass
- Shake all ingredients with ice: Tequila reposado 60 mlLime juice 20 mlHoney syrup 20 ml
- Strain into the ice-filled glass
- Garnish with a lime wedge
Tips
- Make sure the honey is fully dissolved in the syrup, warming it slightly if needed; otherwise it clumps and sinks instead of mixing in.
- Squeeze the lime just before shaking; against 20 ml of honey syrup, tired juice tastes flatter still.
History
The Honey Margarita is a modern flavor variant of the Margarita with no documented inventor; it swaps in honey syrup for the orange liqueur, giving the drink a rounder, less citrus-forward sweetness. The Margarita itself has a much-disputed origin, with rival claims placing it in Mexico between 1936 and 1948.
FAQ
How do you make a Honey Margarita?
Shake tequila reposado, fresh lime juice, and honey syrup with ice, then strain into an ice-filled old-fashioned glass and garnish with a lime wedge.
Is honey good in a margarita?
Yes. Honey syrup sweetens more softly than orange liqueur and goes particularly well with the oaky notes of a reposado.
Can I use honey instead of agave in a margarita?
Yes. Honey has a stronger, more distinct flavor than agave, so it changes the drink's character rather than simply sweetening it.
What is the secret to a perfect Honey Margarita?
Dissolve the honey fully in the syrup, warming it a little if needed, or it clumps and sinks. Squeeze the lime just before shaking, then shake hard with plenty of ice and strain over fresh ice.
