Meyer Lemon Margarita

Posted on May 5, 2012 by Jen


Here’s a fresh and floral take on the margarita. The sweet, light flavor of Meyer lemon juice pairs perfectly with St. Germain elderflower liqueur. Use blanco (silver) tequila for a milder tequila flavor. If you prefer a tequila-forward flavor, choose aged reposado tequila.

I like to serve this margarita “up” (strained into a chilled glass), but it’s also excellent served over ice.

Meyer Lemon Margarita Recipe
1 1/2 ounces blanco or reposado tequila such as Patron or Cabo Wabo
1/2 ounce elderflower liqueur such as St. Germain
3/4 ounce fresh Meyer Lemon Juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup
Meyer lemon wheel

Add tequila, elderflower liqueur, Meyer lemon juice and simple syrup to cocktail shaker. Add ice to cocktail shaker; cover and shake vigorously. Strain into chilled glass. Garnish with lemon wheel.

Makes 1 cocktail

What is simple syrup? Simple syrup is 1 part granulated sugar dissolved in 1 part water.

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Fresh Lime Margarita

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Jen


I love playing around with new margarita flavors. But, sometimes a traditional margarita is just the thing. Here’s a good, basic margarita made with fresh lime juice.

Mixing up a fresh margarita is easy, so skip the mix. Make with blanco (silver) tequila for a milder flavor. If you prefer more robust tequila flavor, use reposado aged tequila. Whichever you choose, be sure to look for tequila made from 100 percent agave.

Fresh Lime Margarita Recipe
1 1/2 ounces blanco or reposado tequila such as Patron or Cabo Wabo
3/4 ounce clear orange liqueur such as Cointreau
3/4 ounce fresh lime juice
3/4 ounce simple syrup
Lime wheel

Add tequila, orange liqueur, lime juice and simple syrup to cocktail shaker. Add ice to cocktail shaker; cover and shake vigorously. Strain into chilled glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with lime wheel.

Makes 1 cocktail

Looking for a large batch recipe for lime margaritas? Use the cocktail ratio to scale up the drink. This margarita recipe is 2 parts tequila, 1 part orange liqueur, 1 part fresh lime juice, 1 part simple syrup. To make 8 margaritas you’ll need 12 ounces (1 1/2 cups) tequila and 6 ounces (3/4 cup) each of orange liqueur, fresh lime juice and simple syrup. Be sure to shake the cocktail with ice to chill and dilute the margarita. Serve over additional fresh ice.

How to add salt to a margarita glass: Rub the outside rim of the glass with a cut lime. Sprinkle moistened glass with coarse salt. (Or, place salt on a small shallow plate and roll moistened glass rim in salt.)

What is simple syrup? Simple syrup is 1 part granulated sugar dissolved in 1 part water.

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Pomelo Margarita

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Jen

It’s margarita season! Here’s a delicious take on the margarita using fresh pomelo juice. If you like grapefruit margaritas, you’ll love this. The flavor of pomelo is similar to a sweet, mild grapefruit.

Pomelo Margarita Recipe
1 1/2 ounces blanco or reposado tequila such as Patron or Cabo Wabo
3/4 ounce clear orange liqueur such as triple sec or Cointreau
1 1/2 ounces fresh pomelo juice
1/2 ounce fresh lime juice
1/2 ounce simple syrup
Pomelo wedge

Add tequila, orange liqueur, pomelo juice, lime juice and simple syrup to cocktail shaker. Add ice to cocktail shaker; cover and shake vigorously. Strain into chilled glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with pomelo wedge.

Makes 1 cocktail

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Small Batch White Sangria

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Jen


A pitcher of sangria is great for a party, but what if you need only a glass or two? Small batch sangria is the answer. I like to make a small batch when I have a bottle of wine that’s been open for a few days and needs to be used up. Today I made use of an open bottle of Pinot Grigio to make white wine sangria. It’s a refreshing drink, perfect for sipping this spring and into the summer months. For a fun garnish, fill your glass with whatever fruit is in season. Fresh strawberries and juicy peaches are especially delicious.

Small Batch White Wine Sangria Recipe
1 cup chilled dry white wine (I used Pinot Grigio)
1 ounce orange liqueur such as Cointreau or Grand Mariner
1/2 ounce fresh mandarin orange juice or orange juice
1/2 ounce fresh Meyer lemon juice
1/2 to 1 ounce simple syrup
Ice Cubes
Fresh sliced fruit such as mandarin orange, Meyer lemon, peaches, strawberries and apples

In a mixing glass combine wine, orange liqueur, orange juice, Meyer lemon juice and 1/2 ounce simple syrup; stir to mix. Taste for sweetness; add more simple syrup, if needed. To serve, add to 2 glasses filled with ice. Garnish as desired with fresh fruit.

Makes 2 drinks

Tip: If you don’t have Meyer lemon juice you can substitute standard lemon juice. Since standard lemon juice is more sour than Meyer lemon, use only 1/4 ounce standard lemon juice in the sangria.

What is simple syrup? Simple syrup is 1 part granulated sugar dissolved in 1 part water.

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