Cocktail

Las Reinas Margarita

Illinois U.S.A.

Las Reinas Margarita with a split base L’Aperitivo Nonino is an Italian take on a classic recipe. The name of the cocktail Reinas, which translates to the Queen’s Margarita, embodies the ethos of the women-run and -owned Nonino brand, while the imagery on the aperitivo bottle pays homage to the three generations of women master distillers.

L’Aperitivo Nonino plays particularly well in this rendition of the margarita, replacing the traditional orange essence with notes of citrus, rich grape, and a slight bitterness. Combined with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, this pared-back approach allows for a nuanced and refreshing margarita.

Ingredients

3 cl L’Aperitivo Nonino BotanicalDrink
4,5 cl Riazul Reposado Tequila
1,5 cl fresh lime juice
Garnish: Salt and a lime wheel

How to

  1. Rim a rocks glass with salt.
  2. Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  3. Shake until chilled.
  4. Strain into the rimmed rocks glass over ice.
  5. Garnish with a lime wheel.