How to Mix the Perfect Margarita Step by Step

Photo by: Jose De Las Casas

2. Add fresh pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, 2 sage leaves and agave nectar into a cocktail shaker.

Orta, who learned his trade in Hawaii, is very adamant about using fresh ingredients. "Lime juice should always be fresh. If you want to get ahead, you can [squeeze lime juice] no more than two days prior to its use." He suggests storing it in the freezer immediately after squeezing if intended to be used later.

Photo by: Jose De Las Casas

2. Add fresh pineapple juice, fresh lime juice, 2 sage leaves and agave nectar into a cocktail shaker.

Orta, who learned his trade in Hawaii, is very adamant about using fresh ingredients. "Lime juice should always be fresh. If you want to get ahead, you can [squeeze lime juice] no more than two days prior to its use." He suggests storing it in the freezer immediately after squeezing if intended to be used later.