Fresh Lime Margaritas Recipe 55 Food

FRESH LIME MARGARITAS

Steps:

• In a pitcher, combine the first 5 ingredients; stir until sugar is dissolved. Moisten rims of 4 margarita or cocktail glasses with lime wedges. Sprinkle salt on a plate; dip rims in salt. Serve over crushed ice in prepared glasses.

CLASSIC MARGARITAS

Steps:

• Rub the rim of 4 rocks glasses with lime; dip in coarse salt. Fill three-quarters of the way with ice. Combine 1 cup tequila, 2/3 cup fresh lime juice, 1/3 cup orange-flavored liqueur and 2 teaspoons superfine sugar in a cocktail shaker. Shake well, then pour into the glasses. Garnish with lime.
• Photograph my Andrew Mccaul

FRESH LIME MARGARITA

Steps:

• Combine tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and 2 tablespoons sugar in large pitcher; stir to dissolve sugar. Add crushed ice. Mix salt and remaining 2 tablespoons sugar in shallow bowl. Moisten rim of 6 Margarita glasses with lime wedge. Holding each glass upside down, dip rim into sugar-salt mixture. Pour Margarita into glasses. Garnish with lime wedges.

THE ULTIMATE LIME MARGARITA

Steps:

• Combine first 4 ingredients in a 4-cup measuring cup.
• FOR BLENDED MARGARITAS: Fill blender halfway with ice cubes.
• Add half of margarita mixture.
• Blend until mixture is thick and icy.
• Divide between two glasses.
• Repeat with more ice cubes and remaining margarita mixture.
• FOR MARGARITAS ON THE ROCKS: Fill four glasses with ice cubes.
• Divide margarita mixture among glasses and serve.
• DO-AHEAD TIP: Margarita mixture can be made up to 8 hours ahead and prior to being blended with ice.
• Cover and refrigerate.

FRESH CHERRY MARGARITAS

Steps:

• Add 1/4 cup cherries to bowl, sprinkle with sugar and muddle with a wooden spoon. Into a shaker with ice combine all ingredients shake and serve with lime wedge and cherry to garnish.

FRESH LIME MARGARITAS

Steps:

• Stir all ingredients together and serve over ice cubes.

MARGARITA

Steps:

• Fill a cocktail shaker with ice. Add tequila, lime juice, Simple Syrup and orange liqueur. Cover and shake until mixed and chilled, about 30 seconds. (In general, the drink is ready by the time the shaker mists up.) Place Lime-salt-sugar on a plate. Press the rim of a chilled rocks or wine glass into the mixture to rim the edge. Strain margarita into the glass.
• Put the sugar and water in a small saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring, until the sugar dissolves. (Alternatively, heat in the microwave.) Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
• Blend together lime, salt and sugar in a small blender or mini food chopper.

BEST FRESH MARGARITAS BY THE PITCHER

Steps:

• Combine lime zest and juice, lemon zest and juice sugar, and salt in a large measuring cup; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate (preferably overnight).
• Divide 1 cup crushed ice between 4 to 6 margarita glasses.
• Strain juice mixture into 1 quart pitcher or cocktail shaker.
• Add Patron tequila, Triple Sec; stir or shake to combine thoroughly.
• Pour over ice; serve immediately and enjoy : ).

WHOLE LIME MARGARITA

Steps:

• Cut limes into quarters; remove and discard the center part of the rinds. Transfer lime quarters to a blender with water, tequila, sugar, orange liqueur, and salt. Blend until completely smooth, about 1 minute.
• Strain mixture into a large measuring cup or small pitcher. Serve over ice and garnish with lime slices.

EMERIL'S FRESH AND FIERCE MARGARITAS

Steps:

• Combine the lime juice, lemon juice, water, pineapple juice, sugar, lime zest and lemon zest in a med. saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook, stirring, until the sugar dissolves.
• Remove from the heat.
• Cool to room temperature and strain out the zests. (Can be made in advance and keep in a covered container in the refrigerator.).
• Chill the margarita glasses in the freezer for 20 minutes.
• Place the coarse salt in a shall dish or saucer.
• Wet the rim of each with a lime wedge and dip the glass into the salt to coat.
• In a cocktail shaker, combine the cooled citrus syrup with the ice, tequila
• and triple sec.
• Shake until frothy and well chilled, at least 1 minute.
• Strain into the prepared glasses and garnish each with a lime wedge.

FRESH LIME AND AGAVE MARGARITA

Steps:

• Mix first three ingredients in cocktail shaker.
• Fill glass with ice and pour drink over.
• Top with Triple Sec.

STRAWBERRY MARGARITAS

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients except lime wedges in a blender, and process until smooth.
• Pour evenly into each of 4 large glasses.
• Garnish with lime wedges, if desired.
• Serve immediately.