Ginger Margarita

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Jean-Georges Vongerichten's genius as a chef is unquestioned; less known are his gifts as a mixologist. Most of Lagoon's cocktails, like this piquant margarita, are his. Serve this with coriander-seasoned popcorn. More Margarita Recipes

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Jean-Georges Vongerichten
Jean-Georges Vongerichten
Jean-Georges Vongerichten

Jean-Georges Vongerichten is one of the most famous chefs in the world. His flagship Jean-Georges in New York City has two Michelin stars and four stars from The New York Times. The award-winning French chef and cookbook author has more than 25 restaurants in the United States and more than a dozen restaurants abroad.

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Updated on June 28, 2021
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Ingredients

  • Kosher salt

  • 1 quarter-size slice of fresh ginger

  • One 1/4-inch slice of Thai chile

  • 1 teaspoon sugar

  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

  • 1 1/2 ounces añejo tequila

  • 1/2 ounce Cointreau

  • Ice

  • 1 lime wedge

Directions

  1. Moisten the rim of a margarita glass and press into the salt. In a cocktail shaker, muddle the ginger, chile, sugar and lemon juice. Add the tequila, Cointreau and ice and shake. Strain into the prepared glass over ice. Squeeze in lime juice, fasten the wedge to the glass and serve.

Originally appeared: May 2007

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