Jose Cuervo Authentic Margarita (75cl, 9.9%)

A ready-to-drink margarita made with Cuervo Gold Tequila and Triple Sec. Produced at La Rojeña distillery in Tequila, Jalisco, where blue agave piñas are cooked in traditional ovens for 36 to 40 hours at 90 degrees Celsius. The blend combines tart lime, sweet orange and blue agave character, with no mixing required. It is served straight from the bottle over ice in a salt-rimmed glass, or blended with ice for a frozen version. It can also be used as a base with added lime juice, Cointreau, sparkling water or muddled jalapeño. Tart key lime peel leads the nose, followed by creamy lemon custard and fresh agave, with sweet orange zest from the Triple Sec. The palate is bright and citrus-forward, with creamy lemon, sweet orange and soft agave. The finish is short to medium, with light smoky agave, residual citrus sweetness, mild spice and lingering orange peel.