⅛teaspoonchili lime salt(I use Trader Joe's brand)
Optional Garnish & Finishes
Chili Lime salt for the rim
Chili Mango Slice for garnish
Instructions
Salt Rim (optional): Spread 1 tablespoon of chili lime salt on a small plate. Rub lime on the rim of your glass, then dip the glass in the salt, coating it evenly.
Prepare margarita: Add ice cubes to a margarita glass. Add tequila, Aam panna, lime juice, agave, and chili lime seasoning, and stir well. Tequila is ready!
Optional Garnish: Thread a slice of chili mango (dried fruit) onto a bamboo cocktail skewer and place it on the glass rim before serving.
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Notes
Tequila: I use 'silver tequila' also known as 'white', 'blanco' or 'plata' tequila. It is made from 100% agave (always check the label). Some of my preferred brands are 1800 Select, Patron Silver, and Hornitos Plata.
Agave: 1 teaspoon of agave syrup gives this drink a light yet balanced sweetness. To make it sweeter, add another ½-1 teaspoon. Alternatively, use simple syrup.
Lime juice: Fresh lime juice makes a huge difference to the final taste, so I highly recommend using that.
Chill your glass: Keep your serving glasses in the refrigerator 20 minutes prior to assembling this cocktail. It really enhances the drink.
Salted Rim: Spread a layer of chili lime seasoning onto a small plate. Rub lime around the rim of your glass, then dip it into the salt so it sticks. Tap the glass gently to shake off the excess. Continue making your drink.
Aam Panna Mocktail: Enjoy an alcohol-free Aam Panna mocktail by substituting tequila with ginger ale or sprite.
Note: The nutrition facts below are my estimates based on a built-in calculator. If you are following any diet plan, I recommend cross-checking with your preferred nutrition calculator.