Sneak Up Margarita Food

PERFECT MARGARITAS

Steps:

• Moisten the rim of 6 rocks glasses with a lime wedge or water, then dip each glass in coarse salt.
• In a pitcher, combine the tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur and sugar and stir until the sugar dissolves. Add ice just before serving. Divide among the prepared glasses.
• Grate the orange zest onto a microwave-safe paper towel-lined plate. Microwave until the zest is dry, tossing every 30 seconds, about 1 1/2 minutes.
• Transfer the dried zest to a spice grinder along with the smoked paprika and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Process until combined, then mix with 1 1/2 tablespoons more kosher salt.
• Grate the lime zest onto a microwave-safe paper towel-lined plate. Microwave until the zest is dry, tossing every 30 seconds, about 1 1/2 minutes.
• Transfer the dried zest to a spice grinder along with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Process until combined, then mix with the cayenne, sugar and 1 more tablespoon salt.
• Using a spice grinder, process the hibiscus flowers until powdery, then mix with the kosher salt.

CLASSIC MARGARITA

Steps:

• For the rim: Moisten the rim of the glasses with lime wedges and dip in the salt.
• For the margarita: Combine the tequila, lime juice, orange liqueur and agave syrup in a large pitcher. Stir vigorously to combine. Pour over ice in the salt-rimmed glasses, garnish with a slice of lime and serve immediately.

MARGARITA BAR FOR THE PERFECT MARGARITA PARTY

Steps:

• Add desired fruits and/or herbs to cocktail shaker and gently muddle.
• Add ice and Basic Margarita ingredients. Shake well.
• Rub the rim of glass with a lime, then dip into desired sugar or salt.
• Strain margarita into the glass and garmish with lime wedge.

SNEAK-UP MARGARITA

Steps:

• Pour the 1 tablespoon of lime juice onto a saucer. Spread it around the saucer.
• Pour the tablespoon of salt onto another saucer.
• Dip a glass into the lime juice and then in the salt. You can skip this step if you don't want salt on the rim.
• Place ice cubes into the glass
• Pour the rest of the ingredients into the glass and stir well.
• You can also put the ingredients in a blender and blend well for a frozen/blended margarita.
• Garnish with a lime wedge for a nice little touch!
• Cheers!

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 : ).