Margarita - fresh ingredients (our favorite)
3/4 cup tequila (preferably 100% agave tequila)
1/4 cup good quality orange liquor (Cointreau or Grand Marnier)
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
2T agave nectar or 1/4 cup simple syrup**
coarse salt
lime slices
Mix drink ingredients, shake in shaker with ice and strain into salted margarita glasses.
For drinks ON THE ROCKS - mix drink ingredients. Serve over ice in glasses that have been moistened and dipped in coarse salt.
Garnish with lime slices
Makes 4 small drinks, or 2 "doubles"
**Simple Syrup
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
In small saucepan combine sugar and water. Boil until sugar dissolves, 2-4 minutes. Cool; cover and refrigerate. Makes 1 1/4 cups
Easy Frozen Margaritas (frozen limeade)
6 oz can frozen limeade
1 (6 oz) canful (3/4 cup) tequila
2 T good quality orange liquor (Cointreau or Grand Marnier)
4 cups ice cubes
coarse salt
lime slices
Place all ingredients in blender, process until slushy. Serve in salted glasses and garnish with lime slices.
Each recipe makes about 4 drinks