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Spirited: Papaya Margarita

Source of Recipe


Emeril Lagasse






List of Ingredients



• 2 papayas, peeled and chopped
  
• 1 cup gold tequila
  
• 3/4 cup Triple Sec
  
• 1/2 cup fresh lime juice, plus 2 Tbsp
  
• Crushed ice
  
• Salt for the rim of the glass
  
• 4 slices of star fruit
  






Instructions



1. In a food processor, puree the papaya until smooth. Using a rubber spatula, remove and place in a small container. Refrigerate for 1 hour.
   
   
2. In a blender, add half of the puree, half of the tequila and 1/4 cup lime juice, and fill with crushed ice. Blend the mixture on high until thick and slushy. Pour into a pitcher. Repeat with the remaining ingredients.
   
   
3. Place the rim of the glass in the 2 tablespoons of lime juice and then in the salt. Pour tequila mixture into the glasses and garnish with a piece of star fruit on the rim.
   
   Makes 12 servings.