The Best Fresh Margarita
Moodi Foodi Drink : The Best Fresh Margarita
What makes this drink so special? It’s the attention to detail; from the type of tequila to the quality of ingredients and ending with the preparation. It’s not something you can throw together at a moment’s notice (though I do have a quick version) but the wait is worthwhile, trust me. Letting the different flavors meld together from the juices and zest infuses this cocktail with a bright citrus punch. The longer the zest and juice mixture is allowed to steep, the more developed the citrus flavors are in the finished margarita.
The Best Fresh Margarita
When I made this blood orange margarita in February I mentioned that I normally reserve margaritas for the summer. And this cocktail is the one I save until then. The first touch of warm weather and I start to think of margaritas; there is something about warm weather, a barbecue and having friends over that makes a pitcher of these a required element at my backyard get togethers. I say margaritas and my friends and neighbors know and I can count on them to flock to my backyard and I just know it’s not the food! I’ve been dying to do this cocktail for Happy Hour Friday but I had to wait until the time was right and FINALLY the time is now! – Creative Culinary
Moodi Foodi Drink Recipe : The Best Fresh Margarita
Ingredients
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup cold water
4 teaspoons grated lime zest
1/2 cup lime juice from 2 to 3 medium limes
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/2 cup lemon juice from 2 to 3 medium lemons
1 tsp grated orange zest
1/8 to 1/4 cup orange juice from 1 small orange
pinch table salt
2 cups crushed ice
1 cup 100 percent agave tequila, preferably Reposado
1 cup Citronge or Grand Marnier
Instructions
1) Bring the water to a boil.
2) Add the sugar to the boiling water and remove from heat as soon as the sugar is dissolved.
3) Refrigerate the simple syrup and allow to cool completely before adding to the other ingredients.
4) Combine simple syrup with the lime, lemon and orange juices and zest with salt in a large liquid measuring cup; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until flavors meld, 4 to 24 hours.
5) Salt rims of glasses if desired by rubbing rim with lime slice and dipping in combination of equal parts sugar and kosher salt.
6) Fill 4-6 margarita or double old-fashioned glasses. Pour juice mixture into 1-quart pitcher or cocktail shaker.
7) Add tequila, orange liqueur, and remaining crushed ice; stir or shake until thoroughly combined and chilled, 20 to 60 seconds.
8) Strain into ice-filled glasses; serve immediately.
Response to : Drink : The Best Fresh Margarita
Response By : LP
May 8th, 2012
“When I see this it makes me want to sit out on the porch and sip it while reading a nice book.”
Response to : Drink : The Best Fresh Margarita
Response By : Julia
May 8th, 2012
“A GOOD marg isn’t tough, but you totally need to pay attention to detail and use good quality! And this Barb is a GOOD marg! I love the Pomegranate Liqueur suggestion to make it pink, how fun!”
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