May
long weekend always feels like the beginning of summer to me.
It
is the start of sunny days, warm nights, beaches, BBQ's, flip flops, sunglasses
and cocktails!
I
decided that from now until September instead of a Friday Favourite Thing I am
going to post a cool and refreshing summer cocktail!
I
decided to start with one of my all-time favourites, the classic Margarita.
Now,
I am pretty particular about my margaritas. They have to be on the rocks, they
need salt and they must have freshly squeezed lime juice.
I
hate when you order a margarita and it comes to the table glowing green, that
lime mix is gross!
Here
is what you need,
1½
oz. Tequila
½
oz. Cointreau
1
oz. freshly squeezed lime juice
1
tbsp. super fine sugar (optional)
5-6
large ice cubes
Salt
In
a cocktail shaker add the Tequila, Cointreau, lime juice and sugar.
Add
the ice and shake for 20 seconds.
(You
can add as little or as much sugar as you like, 1 tablespoon is the perfect
amount for me!)
Rub
a small piece of lime around the rim of a glass. Pour some salt into a shallow
bowl and dip the rim of the glass in the salt to coat.
Pour
the margarita with the ice into the glass, garnish with a slice of lime.
So grab
a pair of sunglasses and a lawn chair and head outside to sit in the sun and
enjoy your Margarita!
Happy
beginning of summer everyone‼
Jen
Oh my absolute all time favorite!! I must say these may be my most loved drink. I fully agree about the green slurpee style bar margaritas ~ yuck. They must be on ice, they must have real line and definitely must have salt!! Love it. You rock!! Can't wait to see what next weeks yummy drink will be!! <3
ReplyDeleteGreat idea! Love the photo - looks absolutely thirst-quenching!
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ReplyDeleteI must agree, you won't enjoy a drink if it doesn't look good. Anyway, mango margarita is one of my favorite margarita flavor. It looks very tropical and refreshing. I also tried putting some jalapenos and I must say that the taste is spicingly great!
I must agree; you won't enjoy a drink if it doesn't look good. Anyway, mango margarita is one of my favorite margarita flavor. It looks very tropical and refreshing. I also tried putting some jalapenos and I must say that the taste is spicingly great!
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