Name: Berta
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces simple syrup; 1 1/2 ounces lemon juice or 1 1/2 ounces lime juice; 1 1/2 ounces tequila; 1 cup ice cube; 12 ounces plain seltzer water

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A perfect summer cocktail cooler from Taxco, Mexico. Though the recipe is for a single serving it easily doubles or triples. Why not invite some friends over and make a pitcher?

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ingredients

1 ¹⁄₂ ounces simple syrup
1 ¹⁄₂ ounces lemon juice or 1 1/2 ounces lime juice
1 ¹⁄₂ ounces tequila
1 cup ice cube
12 ounces plain seltzer water

directions

To prepare a simple syrup combine equal amounts of sugar and water in a small saucepan. Heat until the sugar is fully dissolved and the liquid is clear. Cool and store in a clean container. You can use this for other recipes so make a batch.
To prepare the drink, mix the syrup, tequila juice and ice cubes in a large glass and stir.
Fill the glass to the edge with the seltzer water.

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review by Canadian_in_the_Bay

9/9/2007

I made these for a get together yesterday and they were very well liked. They are not strong at all and they are nice and refreshing. I had one made with lemon juice and another made with lime juice. I found the lime one to be much better. It tasted a lot like a fizzy margarita- always a good thing in my books. Thanks for the great recipe.

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review by Chef Kate

7/9/2007

I made my Berta with lime juice--and I loved it! What a very elegant drink! Thanks, Toni.

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review by Mrs Goodall

7/5/2007

Loved this Miss T...I was a bit afraid because it sounded kind of strong, and I like more foo foo drinks. But it was just perfect on a hot summer day, like a tequila spritzer. Two big thumbs up!

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review by momaphet

6/23/2007

This was a nice, refreshing drink that went perfectly with the crab burger I had for lunch. I used both lemon and lime and Because it is the middle of the day, I cut back on the tequila. The seltzer is a nice touch and I know I'll be trying this again. Reviewed for ZWT 3

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photo by Leslie

6/23/2007

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