Cocktails
Where Lexington gets the three-ingredient version right.
Kentucky Loves Tequila Editors · Published · 4 min read
Lexington's best margaritas come from kitchens that treat citrus like an ingredient rather than a garnish. We are reporting them one at a time.
Until this list is complete, the reliable move is to ask which blanco the bar uses. If the answer is a brand name rather than a shrug, you are usually in good hands.
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