recipes!

Earlier this week, I interviewed the folks from B. Merrell's for a bar profile and they were nice enough to send a whole bunch of cocktail recipes my way. Here's the first batch, some margaritas:

EL PRESIDENTE MARGARITA

1-1/4 oz. Margaritaville tequila
3/4 oz. Cointreau
3/4 oz. Presidente brandy
1/2 oz. Rose's lime juice
2 oz. Sweet & sour mix
Lime wedge for garnish

B. MERRELL'S 'BEST' MARGARITA

1-1/4 oz. Margaritaville tequila
3/4 oz. Triple sec
2 oz. Sweet & sour mix
3/4 oz. Cranberry juice
1/2 oz. Grand Marnier (added to top of margarita after poured into glass)
Lime wedge for garnish

Directions for both margaritas: Add ingredients to mixer cup with ice. Shake well. Pour drink into salted or unsalted glass. Add garnish to rim of glass.

Make these cocktails at home, or get the direct experience by visiting B. Merrell's at 7600 Veterans Parkway in Columbus. It's open until midnight on weekends.

Look for more recipes next week!