Tommy's margarita on coaster

Tommy's Margarita Vs Classic Margarita: What's The Difference?

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BY GRETA PANO

Margarita on bar counter
For a less sweet margarita, consider a Tommy's margarita. Regular margaritas are traditionally made with tequila, lime juice, and orange liqueur as a sweetener.
Light agave syrup in bottles on shelf
Meanwhile, a Tommy's margarita is sweetened with agave nectar. The result is a more agave-forward, neutral-tasting cocktail with a more subtle sweetness.
Jar of agave syrup
Agave syrup is a sweetener that comes from the sap of the agave plant. It is plant-based and therefore vegan, and easy to mix into drinks, and sweeter than simple syrup.
Two tall glasses of margarita
The Tommy's margarita got its name from Tommy's Mexican Restaurant in San Francisco, where it was first concocted in the late '80s by
tequila expert Julio Bermejo.