The other night we were having a bit of a Mexican theme night. A pal suggested that we should whip up some margaritas to take the heat off of the deliciously spiced foods. Because I had lots of strawberries to use up I googled about and found this recipe for strawberry margaritas.
It wasn't long before we had a blender of them to enjoy.
Enjoy we did!
When I make them again I will increase the amount of strawberries (this might just be because we have had very wet weather and the strawberries don't have the flavour that they normally do). Of course, the other change I'd make is to actually buy some margarita glasses! LOL
Something for the Christmas list I guess.
Strawberry Margaritas
1 - 1 1/2 cups whole unsweetened strawberries (washed & hulled, fresh or frozen)
9 oz. tequila
3 oz. triple sec
1 juice of 1 lemon or lime (reserve rind)
1 1/2 trays ice cubes
salt to prepare glassesCombine strawberries, tequila, triple sec and lemon juice in blender. Process until strawberries are pureed.
Add ice cubes and blend until mixture is shaved, but not slushy
Rub rim of champagne glass with rind of lemon or lime. Dip rim in salt.
Pour in blended mixture.
Garnish using a fresh whole strawberry with hull.
Perfect summer drink. Looks so festive. Welcome home!
Posted by: Barb Cabot | July 16, 2009 at 10:29 PM
I could sure use one of these right now! They look wonderful.
Posted by: Cindy Ruth | July 17, 2009 at 12:13 AM
The strawberry margarita's I'e always had used sugar on the rim, not salt! I think this would apply for most fruit-flavored margaritas.....
Posted by: Barbara | July 17, 2009 at 04:00 AM
Hi Jerry, that looks so good. My favorite color and drink. :) Thanks for sharing your recipe.
Posted by: Kathy (Trekcapri) | July 17, 2009 at 09:29 AM
Looks good! Now can you make a watermellon one for me? I like mine served in a large beer mug.
Posted by: Kendall | July 17, 2009 at 10:54 AM
It sure cooled us down Barb.
It was a great way to settle down and ignore the pace of the world for a while Cindy.
Barbara - we'll have to try that. I've never had a margarita rimmed with sugar. I like the salt/sweet contrast.
Enjoy Kathy.
I shall try a watermelon one next Kendall.
Posted by: JDeQ | July 19, 2009 at 06:59 AM