Grilling and chilling is the secret to the most delicious margarita you’ve ever tasted!
Just in time for Cinco de Mayo, the classic frozen margarita gets a smoky blast in this recipe for Grilled Lime Margaritas! Citrus is first charred on the grill before being combined with good quality tequila, triple sec, sugar, and ice then blended to chilled perfection so you can serve it alongside grilled guacamole, grilled salsa, or other grilled Mexican inspired dishes!
Smoky Grilled Lime Frozen Margarita Recipe
Grilling limes adds a smoky depth of flavor to traditional margaritas.
Ingredients
Method
- Prep. Cut three limes in half. Cut half of the fourth lime into 1/4-inch (6.4 mm) slices. Cut the remaining half lime in to two wedge.
- Fire up. Prepare a grill for medium-high heat cooking, approximately 400°F (204.4°C).
- Cook. Place the halved limes on the grill cut side down and allow them to grill until lightly charred and softened, approximately 4-5 minutes. Remove limes from the grill and allow them to cool.
- Blend. Juice enough of the grilled limes to create 1/4 cup (59.1 ml) juice for a each pair of cocktails. Combine the lime juice, triple sec, tequila, sugar, and ice in a blender and blend until slushy.
- For salted rims, rub lime wedges along the edges of 2 margarita glasses. Pour salt onto a plate and dip glasses in the salt to coat the edges.
- Serve. Pour margaritas into the glasses, garnish with limes, and serve immediately.
Notes
About the salt. Remember, kosher salt is half the concentration of table salt so if you use table salt, use half as much. Click here to read more about salt and how it works.
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