Need a vacation? Whether you’re on one—or just dreaming you are—these cocktails inspired by some of our favorite destinations will take you there after just one sip. Let’s shake up a good time, shall we?
Each recipe makes one drink unless otherwise noted.
SKINNY MARGARITA | REAL DEL MAR, MX
Sun, sand, tequila in hand... Nothing says vacación like a good marg. Forget sugary neon yellow mixes and shake up the original skinny instead. One sip and you’ll feel like you’re at a fiesta in Real del Mar.
NEED:
1 oz silver tequila (go for quality here)
1 oz freshly squeezed lime juice
3/4 oz Cointreau
1/4 oz light agave nectar (adjust to your sweetness preferences)
Ice
Coarse sea salt
Lime wedge for garnish
TO MAKE:
Draw the lime wedge around the glass and dip in the salt (optional). Fill the glass with ice. Add tequila, lime juice, Cointreau, and agave nectar to a cocktail shaker with ice. Shake shake shake and strain into your glass. ¡Olé!