Fresh Strawberry Margaritas
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Fresh Strawberry Margaritas
Description
Fresh Strawberry Margaritas mix tequila and Grand Marnier with freshly squeezed lime juice and a strawberry simple syrup made by blending strawberries with an equal parts sugar and water syrup. The simple syrup adds natural strawberry flavor and sweetness to the cocktail. The glass is rimmed with a salted and sugared mixture to balance the sweet-tart flavors. Shaking the ingredients with ice chills and dilutes the drink slightly for a balanced taste. Fresh lime and strawberry garnishes add brightness and a visual touch.
The combination of citrus, sweetness, and strawberry creates a balanced margarita ideal for sipping during warm weather or social gatherings. The drink has a vibrant color and a smooth texture. Adjusting the amount of simple syrup allows customization of sweetness to personal preference.
For presentation and added flavor, the glass rim uses a salt and sugar mix, complementing the strawberry and lime flavors. Fresh garnishes boost the aroma and enhance the experience of the cocktail.
Ingredients
- 2 ounces Grand Marnier
- 1 1/2 ounces tequila
- 2 ounces lime juice
- 2 1/2 ounces strawberry simple syrup
- lime fresh, for garnish
- strawberry fresh, for garnish
- salt for the rim
- sugar for the rim
Instructions
- Rim the ridge of your glass with a lime wedge and dip in a mix of margarita salt + sugar [I used about 3 tablespoons salt to 2 teaspoons sugar]. Fill the glass with ice. In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, grand marnier, simple syrup and lime juice with ice, and shake for about 30 seconds. Pour over ice and squeeze in lime slices and add a few strawberries.
- For strawberry simple syrup: combine equal parts sugar and water, bring to a boil and let sugar dissolve, then turn off heat and let cool completely. Combine 1 cup simply syrup + 1 1/2 cups slices strawberries in a blender and blend until combined. I don’t mind strawberry seeds, but if you’d like you can strain the mixture over a fine mesh strainer to remove the seeds.
- This recipe can be easily doubled, quadrupled, etc. Since everyone’s tastes differ, add simple syrup 1/4 cup at a time and go from taste. I also suggest buying the lime juice if you plan on making a pitcher (or 2) considering you’d have to squeeze a billion limes to get enough juice.
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