What makes a perfect margarita?

Cinco de Mayo is here again, so Surge asked local bartenders what they think makes a perfect margarita.

▪  James Daniel, Banditos Restaurant & Cantina

10 years bartending

“My perfect margarita is our Cadillac Margarita. It’s Hornitos Reposado, Cointreau, house sour mix and a Grand Marnier floater. The 100% Blue Agave tequilla makes it perfect.”

▪  Nathan Brown, Abuelo’s

5 years bartending

“The Platinum Margarita is El Humidor Silver Tequila, hand squeezed lime, lemon and orange juice and topped with Grand Marnier.”

▪  Justin Blue, El Cerro Grande, Surfside Beach

1 1/2 years bartending

“The perfect margarita depends on the type of liquor. I prefer Patron. In my personal drinks, I use a splash of orange juice, Patron, Triple Sec and lime juice.”

▪  Allison Morgan, Fiesta del Burro Loco

A little over a year bartending

“Our Black Jack Margarita. The Chambord adds that extra sweetness making it perfect.”

▪  Richard Michaleck, Señor Frogs

2 years bartending

“Don Julio Silver, lime juice, sour mix, Triple Sec and orange juice.”

This story was originally published May 2, 2016 at 9:56 AM with the headline "What makes a perfect margarita?."