An easy summer Margarita with smoky Empirical Ayuuk and orange liqueur.
Simple · 3 min
Dry curaçao brings aromatic orange character to the familiar combination of tequila and fresh lime, while Empirical Ayuuk adds the earthy complexity and subtle heat of Pasilla Mixe chili. A delicate black lime and salt rim adds a tangy, savory contrast, creating a lively, layered take on the classic.
Ingredients
1 oz Empirical Ayuuk
1 oz tequila
1 oz dry curaçao (or any preferred orange liqueur)
1 oz lime juice
salt and black lime (for the rim)
lime wedge (for the rim)
30 ml Empirical Ayuuk
30 ml tequila
30 ml dry curaçao (or any preferred orange liqueur)
30 ml lime juice
salt and black lime (for the rim)
lime wedge (for the rim)
Alternatives
Dry curaçao: Substitute any preferred orange liqueur.
Black lime rim: Substitute chili-lime salt, or salt mixed with dried lime zest.
Method
Run a lime wedge around the rim of a rocks glass, then dip lightly into the salt and black lime mixture.
Add Ayuuk, tequila, dry curaçao and lime juice to a shaker filled with ice.
Shake vigorously until well chilled.
Fill the prepared glass with fresh ice and fine-strain the cocktail over it.
