September 19, 2011

Ultimate Margarita

To me, the ultimate margarita consists of good tequila, lime juice, salt and ice. Simple and satisfying. For my at-home recipe I add Cointreau, a sweet orange liquor, and a thin slice of jalapeño for a bit more flavor.




Ultimate Margarita
serves 2

Ingredients
4 oz high quality silver or white tequila
2 1/2 oz Cointreau
1/2 cup lime juice, freshly squeezed from 5-6 limes
2 thin slices jalapeño
kosher salt, for rimming the glasses
ice
optional: squeeze of agave nectar

Instructions
Rim glasses. Fill shaker with ice. Add tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and jalapeño slices. Shake thoroughly, then pour into salt-rimmed glasses.

Enjoy!

Posted by Betsy at 3:40 PM
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4 comments:

  1. Yum! I love a good margarita, thanks!

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  2. I love a simple margarita at home. The addition of jalapenos is definitely intriguing!

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  3. If you really want to blow the doors off your margaritas, make some habanero ginger simple syrup and add just a splash, like you would agave. It adds a little sweetness and a lot of spice!

    1 cup granulated sugar
    1 cup water
    4 oz organic ginger, sliced, unpeeled
    1 habanero, split, seeds removed

    Add all ingredients to a saucepan and heat until just before a boil to ensure the sugar dissolved in the water. Remove from heat. Remove habanero after 5 minutes. Let cool, strain until a jar or bottle and store in the fridge. Add to your favorite simple cocktails for a great kick!

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