Men’s Fitness Australia – June 2017

●Game Changers Mix it up

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Nine super-cool ways to kick off your best
party ever. By Brian Good

Margarita

madness!

Frozenorontherocks?Saltornosalt?

However you order them, margaritas

rule.Inventedsometimeinthe1930sor

’40s(dependingonwhosestoryyoubelieve),abasic
margaritashouldalwaysbesimpleandeasytoreplicate,

says Derrick Turner, brand advocate for 1800 Tequila.
You just need four ingredients: tequila, lime juice,

something orange flavoured (alcohol, juice or bitters),
andasweetener.Fromthere,thevariationsyoucan

create are infinite. Here are nine of our favourites:

IF YOU LIKE IT

Classic....

60ml tequila

30ml lime juice

15ml orange juice

15ml agave syrup

IF YOU LIKE IT

Smoky....

60ml mezcal

30ml Cointreau

30ml lime juice

15ml agave syrup

IF YOU LIKE IT

Virgin....

60ml lime juice

30ml lemon juice

30ml orange juice

25ml agave syrup

30ml water

IF YOU LIKE IT

Green....

60ml tequila

30ml kale juice

15ml lime juice

15ml orange juice

15ml agave syrup

IF YOU LIKE IT

Fruity....

60ml tequila

30ml Cointreau

5 medium strawberries

4freshbasilleaves

15ml lime juice

30ml agave syrup

IF YOU LIKE IT

Bloody....

45ml tequila

25ml triple sec

15ml Campari

25ml blood orange juice

25ml lime juice

10ml agave syrup

IF YOU LIKE IT

Savoury....

60ml tequila

30ml lime juice

15ml lemon juice

1sprigfreshcoriander

cucumber

1–2 strips capsicum,

chopped

30ml agave syrup

IF YOU LIKE IT

Tropical....

60ml tequila

juice

2–3 cubes (3cm)

watermelon

25ml lime juice

15ml agave syrup

IF YOU HATE

Tequila....

45ml corn whiskey

30ml triple sec

30ml lime juice

10ml agave syrup

Margaritas add

a light and summery

vibe to winter parties.

FOR BLENDED DRINKS

Add all ingredients to a blender

withapproximately1cupofice

cubes. Process in blender until

iceisfullychoppedandthe

drink texture is smooth and

creamy. Serve.

TO MAKE EACH DRINK

Rim a glass with salt, sugar, or spices, rub a wedge of lime around

the lip of the glass, then dip to coat.

■Use agave syrup

or fruit in place of

sour mix.

Typical sour mixes

are laden with

calories. Agave

nectar is natural and

causes much less of

a spike in blood sugar,

so it’s better for your

body. To make your

own agave simple

syrup, boil equal

portions of agave

nectar and water

(letting the mixture

cool before use).

■Keep it fresh.

“The fresher and

higher the quality

of your ingredients

are, the better your

drink will taste,”

says Turner.

■Pick your

favourite orange.

Orange liqueurs like

triple sec, Cointreau,

and Grand Marnier

are interchangeable,

so use whichever

you like best. The key

differences: Triple

sec is lower proof

(23%) and has a milder

flavour. Grand Marnier

and Cointreau are

40 proof. Cointreau

is more bitter, while

Grand Marnier has

added cognac for an

earthier flavour.

MF TOP TIPS

Must-know

margarita-

making tips

FOR DRINKS ON THE ROCKS

Firstmuddleanyfresh

ingredients like watermelon or

berries in the bottom of your

shaker. Then fill the shaker

halfwaywithice.Pourinall

remaining ingredients, cover,

and shake well. Strain and pour

into an ice-filled glass.