Wednesday, June 25, 2008

By Request: Margaritas

Recently Sherri asked me for my margarita recipe, and I am happy to oblige (now that I have found it!). It takes a little more work than opening a bottle of margarita mix, but I assure you it is completely worth it!

Margaritas
Makes about 1 quart, serving 4 to 6

Note: The longer the zest and juice mixture is allowed to steep, the more developed the citrus flavors in the finished margaritas. Steep a minimum of four hours, although a full 24 hours is recommended.

4 teaspoons grated zest plus 1/2 cup juice from 2-3 medium limes
4 teaspoons grated zest plus 1/2 cup juice from 2-3 medium lemons
1/4 cup superfine sugar
Pinch salt
2 cups crushed ice
1 cup 100 percent agave tequila, preferably reposado
1 cup Triple Sec

Combine lime zest and juice, lemon zest and juice, sugar, and salt in a large liquid measuring cup; cover and refrigerate 4 to 24 hours.

Divide 1 cup crushed ice between 4 - 6 margarita glasses rimmed with salt. Strain juice mixture into 1-quart pitcher. Add tequila, Triple Sec, and remaining crushed ice. Stir until thoroughly combined and chilled, 20 to 60 seconds. Strain into ice-filled glasses; serve immediately.

2 comments:

Wild Cayuse Creek said...

I was looking for something fun to do this weekend. Your margaritas are going to be it.

I'm considering adding a twist... if I do, I'll report the results.

Sherri said...

Yeah for Margaritas! Thank you, thank you.