How to Mix a Frozen Margarita

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You'll Need

• lime
• coarse salt
• 2 oz. tequila
• 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice
• 1 oz. Triple Sec or Cointreau
• 1 cup crushed ice
• garnish: lime wedge

Steps

Step One

Rub a lime around the rim of a margarita glass and then dip the glass into a plate of coarse salt.

Step Two

Put 2 oz. tequila, 3/4 oz. fresh lime juice and 1 oz. Triple Sec or Cointreau in a blender with 1 c. crushed ice.

Step Three

Blend at medium speed for 5 to 10 seconds and pour immediately.

Step Four

Garnish with a lime wedge.

Tips & Warnings

• Variations of the frozen margarita include fruit. Cut the ice down to ½ c. and add 1/2 cup frozen fruit. Try peach, raspberry, cherry or strawberry liqueurs instead of Triple Sec and use the same fruit in the drink. Blend for 20 seconds, instead of 10, and garnish with appropriate fresh fruit.