If you're wasting away in Margaritaville, you want to be drinking a good margarita. And the Margaritaville man himself has just the recipe. The legendary singer is best known for his hit song "Margaritaville" and the brand he built around it, including restaurant and resort chains, food products, and - of course - tequila. It's no surprise that he also knew exactly how to make a perfect margarita.
Steve Kämmerer didn't know he'd be starting a movement when he put the House Vermouth on his menu at Bar Americano. At his aperitivo-style bar in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, Kämmerer pulls a serving of Spanish vermouth on tap before piping a thick spiral of sweet, orange foam on top. He always wanted to serve vermouth on tap to imitate European drinking culture when developing Bar Americano, but he was less certain about how to dress it up.
There are few problems that can't be fixed with a spicy marg. Whether you prefer a classic recipe or opt for a fun variation - like our spicy grape mezcal margarita recipe - you know that you're getting a punchy hit from the jalapeños and citrusy contrast of the spirits. However, if you want to make an off-the-hook spicy margarita, you're going to want to turn to a different heat source entirely.
We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When making an Irish coffee, the whipped cream often gets added as an afterthought, with many people choosing canned whipped cream over fresh. However, to make the perfect Irish coffee, all of the ingredients for this flavorful cold-weather cocktail should be high-quality. Tasting Table spoke with Molly Horn, the Chief Mixologist and Spirits Educator at Total Wine & More, to get some expert tips on crafting this perfect holiday drink.