Strawberry Margarita Recipe

tequila

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: white rum

Agave syrup is a non-alcoholic option, while white rum is a cheaper spirit alternative.

orange liqueur

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: triple sec

Triple sec is a more affordable orange liqueur.

Quarter and hull fresh strawberries, about half a cup.

Add two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice to the strawberries in a pot.

Add a teaspoon of sugar or a splash of simple syrup to the pot.

Place the pot on medium-high heat and muddle the strawberries.

Bring the mixture to a boil and let it simmer, stirring occasionally.

Squeeze the juice of a full lime into a bowl for later use.

Add half a cup of ice to the blender.

Pour the strawberry reduction into the blender.

Add two tablespoons of lime juice to the blender.

Add one tablespoon of orange liqueur (Cointreau or Grand Marnier) to the blender.

Add one and three-quarters to two ounces of silver tequila to the blender.

Pulse the blender on crush until well combined.

Run a lime wedge around the rim of the glass and dip it in salt to coat.

Pour the blended mixture into the prepared glass.

Garnish with a sliced strawberry.

Cooking Techniques

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