Las Reinas Margarita

With a split base of tequila and L’Aperitivo Nonino, Las Reinas Margarita is an Italian take on a classic cocktail. L’Aperitivo Nonino is a vegan-friendly, versatile aperitivo liqueur that comes from the legendary Friulian distillery. Las Reinas Margarita, which translates to the Queen’s Margarita, embodies the ethos of the women-run and -owned Nonino brand, while the imagery on the aperitivo bottle pays homage to the three generations of women master distillers.

L’Aperitivo Nonino plays particularly well in this rendition of the margarita, replacing the traditional orange essence with notes of citrus, rich grape, and a slight bitterness. Combined with a squeeze of fresh lime juice, this pared-back approach allows for a nuanced and refreshing margarita.

Ingredients

Serving: 1

  • 1 ounce L’Aperitivo Nonino
  • 1 ounce L’Aperitivo Nonino
  • 1 1/2 ounces Riazul Reposado Tequila
  • 1 1/2 ounces Riazul Reposado Tequila
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 ounce fresh lime juice

Garnish: Salt and a lime wheel

Directions
  1. Rim a rocks glass with salt.
  2. Combine all the ingredients in a cocktail shaker filled with ice.
  3. Shake until chilled.
  4. Strain into the rimmed rocks glass over ice.
  5. Garnish with a lime wheel.