Sea Salt Margarita Recipe
Courtesy José Andrés, proprietor and chef, Oyamel Cocina Mexicana, Washington, D.C.
Cocktail Inspiration: Sea Salt
Adding a bit of flaky sea salt—or iodized table salt, in a pinch—is an easy trick that bartenders often employ to amp up the flavors in a cocktail, much like the impact of sprinkling salt on a slice of watermelon.
Simplify It
Skip the “salt air” and add a sea-salt rim and a strip of nori laid across the top of the glass.
The frothy “salt air” topping to this otherwise classic Margarita is a luxe way to work with the ingredient, and the resulting drink has become a staple at several José Andrés properties.
Salt Air Margarita
- 1½ ounces Milagro Silver Tequila
- ¾ ounce Combier L’Original Liqueur d’Orange
- 1 ounce lime juice
- 1 ounce simple syrup
- Salt air, for garnish (ingredients and directions below)
In cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine all ingredients except garnish. Shake well, and strain into chilled coupe glass. Spoon dollop of “salt air” atop drink. Serve immediately.
In large bowl, combine ½ cup water, ¼ cup lime juice, 1½ teaspoons Sucro powdered emulsifier and 1½ teaspoons salt. Use immersion blender to whip until mixture becomes foamy.
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