{
  "id": "margarita",
  "version": "1.0",
  "source": {
    "front_image": "20260111_093926183_iOS.jpg",
    "back_image": "20260111_093933137_iOS.jpg"
  },
  "title": {
    "key": "cocktail.margarita.title",
    "default": "Margarita"
  },
  "ingredients": [
    {
      "key": "cocktail.margarita.ingredient.1",
      "item": {
        "key": "ingredient.fresh_lime_juice",
        "default": "Fresh Lime Juice"
      },
      "amount": 0.67,
      "unit": "fl_oz",
      "metric": {
        "amount": 20,
        "unit": "ml"
      },
      "note": "plus a wedge of lime"
    },
    {
      "key": "cocktail.margarita.ingredient.2",
      "item": {
        "key": "ingredient.sea_salt_flakes",
        "default": "Sea Salt Flakes"
      },
      "amount": null,
      "unit": null,
      "metric": {
        "amount": null,
        "unit": null
      },
      "note": "for rim"
    },
    {
      "key": "cocktail.margarita.ingredient.3",
      "item": {
        "key": "ingredient.reposado_tequila",
        "default": "Calle 23 Reposado Tequila"
      },
      "amount": 1.5,
      "unit": "fl_oz",
      "metric": {
        "amount": 40,
        "unit": "ml"
      }
    },
    {
      "key": "cocktail.margarita.ingredient.4",
      "item": {
        "key": "ingredient.dry_orange_curacao",
        "default": "Dry Orange Curaçao"
      },
      "amount": 0.67,
      "unit": "fl_oz",
      "metric": {
        "amount": 20,
        "unit": "ml"
      }
    }
  ],
  "instructions": {
    "key": "cocktail.margarita.instructions",
    "default": "Using the lime wedge, wet the edge of a coupe glass and then dip the rim (exterior only) into flakes of sea salt. Shake all the liquid ingredients together with cubed ice. Strain into the prepared glass and serve immediately."
  },
  "variation": {
    "key": "cocktail.margarita.variation",
    "default": "For a rather excellent variation, substitute the curaçao for ⅓ fl. oz. (10 ml) agave nectar and serve on the rocks. This is known as a Tommy's Margarita and is widely accepted by the bartending fraternity to be, well, better than the original."
  },
  "history": {
    "key": "cocktail.margarita.history",
    "default": "Margaritas can be blended but shaking is where it's really at. The good news is that a classic 2:1:1 ratio is a fairly reliable one-size-fits-all that can be applied to virtually any tequila/curaçao/lime combination, regardless of brand. Lime and tequila have a powerful affinity and the dry orange note from the Curaçao does a great job of lifting the vegetal, earthy characteristics of a good tequila. The salt buffers the acidity of the lime, actually lessening its tongue-shrivelling effect. Use flakes and not table salt, which is far too fine and will make an otherwise pleasing drink taste like a fisherman's sock."
  },
  "tasting_note": {
    "key": "cocktail.margarita.tasting_note",
    "default": "A perfect balance of tart lime, smooth tequila, and subtle orange notes, with the salt rim enhancing the citrus and tempering acidity."
  }
}