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Cinco de Mayo: Classic Margarita

Source of Recipe


Southern Living (August, 2006)



List of Ingredients



• Fresh lime wedge (optional)
  
• Margarita salt (optional)
  
• Ice
  
• 1/3 cup fresh lime juice*
  
• 3 tablespoons orange liqueur
  
• 2 tablespoons tequila
  
• 1/3 to ½ cup powdered sugar
  
• Garnish: lime slice
  






Instructions



1. Rub rim of a chilled margarita glass with lime wedge, and dip rim in salt to coat, if desired.
   
   
2. Fill cocktail shaker half full with ice. Add lime juice, liqueur, tequila, and powdered sugar; cover with lid, and shake until thoroughly chilled. Strain into prepared glass. Garnish, if desired, and serve immediately.
   
   Makes 1 serving.
   
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   FROZEN MARGARITA:
   Combine lime juice, liqueur, tequila, and powdered sugar in a small pitcher or measuring cup; stir until powdered sugar is dissolved. Pour into a zip-top plastic freezer bag. Seal and freeze 8 hours. Let stand 5 minutes at room temperature before serving. Pour into prepared glass. (Makes 1 serving.)
   
   FROZEN STRAWBERRY MARGARITAS:
   Process lime juice, liqueur, tequila, powdered sugar, 1 cup fresh or frozen strawberries, and 1 cup crushed ice in a blender until slushy. Rub rim of 2 chilled margarita glasses with lime wedge, and dip rim in red decorator sugar to coat, if desired. Serve immediately in prepared glasses. (Makes 2 servings.)
   
   MARGARITA SUNRISE:
   Pour lime juice, liqueur, tequila, powdered sugar, and 3 Tbsp. orange juice over ice in a cocktail shaker. Cover with lid, and shake until thoroughly chilled. Strain into prepared glass. Add 3 Tbsp. club soda or lemon-lime soft drink for a little fizz, if desired. Top with 2 teaspoons grenadine. Serve immediately. (Makes 1 serving.)
   
   MELON MARGARITA:
   Substitute melon liqueur for orange liqueur. Proceed with recipe as directed. (Makes 1 serving.)
   
   






Final Comments


*1/3 cup thawed frozen limeade concentrate may be substituted for fresh lime juice. Omit powdered sugar, and proceed with recipe as directed.