Agave syrup is a natural sweetener made from the sap of the agave plant. It’s sweeter than honey and has a milder flavor than sugar. Agave syrup is a good choice for baking and for sweetening drinks.

Here are two recipes for cocktails that use agave syrup.

The first recipe is for a Margarita made with agave syrup instead of sugar.

Ingredients

1 1/2 ounces tequila

3/4 ounce lime juice

1/2 ounce agave syrup

Instructions

1. Combine the tequila, lime …