Smoky Grilled Lime Frozen Margarita Recipe
Grilling limes adds a smoky depth of flavor to traditional margaritas.
Ingredients
- 4 limes
- 2 tablespoons triple sec
- 1/2 cup good quality tequila
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 cups ice
- 1/2 cup coarse salt to rim the glasses (optional)
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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