There are countless twists on the Margarita recipe, but what about its garnish? It turns out the salt plays an important role in the Margarita’s personality.
Historically, salt has been known as a powerful flavor enhancer. Try a Margarita with and without salt and you will find that the flavor is more complex in the salty version. Why? Because salt makes the taste buds more sensitive. Plus, as it does for food, saltiness balances out bitterness and brings out the sweet notes.
PLAY WITH IT
There are many varieties of salt coming from all around the world, but they fall into two categories: sea salt, which is harvested by evaporating ocean water and has no additives, and mineral salt, an iron-rich salt that is found underground and comes in many shapes and colors.
COINTREAU’S FAVORITE SALTS
When creating Cointreau, Édouard Cointreau traveled to the four corners of the world to source the most superior oranges. And this internationalism is part of what makes Cointreau’s flavor so unique. The same can be said for salts; the origin brings a certain nuance to the flavor and can put a subtle spin on your recipes.