How to Make Imperial’s House Margarita

You know the saying: April showers bring May margaritas. OK, we made that up, but come May we’re ready for some good, old-fashioned tequila-based beverages in anticipation of al fresco imbibing.

Having a Cinco de Mayo fiesta? Try this recipe from Ferndale hot spot Imperial , popular for their tacos and margaritas. It’s a classic with fresh lime juice and simple syrup — no sour mix here. Salud!

Ingredients

• 2 ounces tequila (they use Sauza)
• 1 ounce Triple Sec
• 1 ounce simple syrup
• 1 ounce fresh lime juice
• Sliced limes and kosher salt

Directions

1. Mix first four ingredients over ice in a shaker.
2. Rub lime on the rim and coat with salt.
3. Pour the drink into the glass and garnish with a lime slice.

Imperial is located at 22828 Woodward Ave., Ferndale . Call 248-850-8060 or visit imperialferndale.com for more information — and be sure to check out hourdetroit.com for even more drink recipes such as the Ivy Kitchen’s The Ivy and Mai Tiki’s Mai Tai .

This article originally appeared in the May 2015 issue of Hour Detroit and has been updated for 2024.

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