Tequila Daisy

Revision as of 23:17, 7 July 2006

The Tequila Daisy is a drink which consists of Tequila, Fresh Lime Juice, Sugar, and Cointreau.

The popular drink called a Margarita is made with Tequila, Fresh Lime, and Cointreau (Triple Sec). In Spanish, Margarita translates as Daisy.

Recipes

"Tequila Daisy" ("JT Margarita 1862")

Formalised by The Thinking Bartender

• 2 oz Tequila (Blanco, 100% Agave),
• 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice,
• 1/2 tsp Sugar Syrup,
• 1/2 tsp Cointreau.

Shake with Cracked Ice, and then double-strain into a Chilled Cocktail Glass. Garnish with a Lemon Twist.

"Tequila Daisy, Number 2"

• 2 oz Tequila (Blanco, 100% Agave),
• 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice,
• 3 dashes Sugar syrup.
• 2 dashes Orgeat syrup.

Shake with Cracked Ice, and then double-strain into a Chilled Cocktail Glass. Garnish with a Lemon Twist.

"Tequila Daisy, Number 3"

• 2 oz Tequila (Blanco, 100% Agave),
• 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice,
• 3 or 4 dashes of Orgeat Syrup,
• 3 dashes of Maraschino Liqueur.

Shake with Cracked Ice, and then double-strain into a Chilled Cocktail Glass. Garnish with a Lemon Twist.

"Tequila Daisy, Number 4"

• 2 oz Tequila (Blanco, 100% Agave),
• 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice,
• 5 or 6 dashes of Agave Syrup.

Shake with Cracked Ice, and then double-strain into a Chilled Cocktail Glass. Garnish with a Lemon Twist.

"Tequila Daisy, Number 5"

• 2 oz Tequila (Blanco, 100% Agave),
• 1/2 oz Fresh Lime Juice,
• 3 dashes Sugar Syrup.
• 2 dashes Grenadine Syrup (or Raspberry Syrup)

Shake with Cracked Ice, and then double-strain into a Chilled Cocktail Glass. Garnish with a Lemon Twist.

Historical Citations

"The Syracuse Herald", (August 1936)

"Syracuse's Newest and Refreshing Drink TEQUILA DAISY"

Note: No recipe was given with this advert.

Similar Drinks

• Brandy Cocktails
• Daisy Recipes
• White Lion