Mmmm… margarita!

Margaritas are an excellent accompaniment for guacamole, and also considered a classic Mexican cocktail.

A classic margarita is a delightful tangy blend of tequila, fresh lime juice, Triple Sec, and sweet and sour mix. Frozen is even better so check out this recipe, which pairs well with tacos, guacamole and corn chips, or a big bowl of Pico de Gallo (Mexican salsa).

The recipe makes 4 to 6 margaritas.

Ingredients

1 cup tequila
1/2 cup of triple sec
1/4 cup freshly squeezed lime juice (about 2 limes)
2Tbsp simple syrup, superfine sugar or agave syrup
4-6 cups ice
Lime wedges
Coarse salt

METHOD

1. Place the tequila, triple sec, lime juice, sweetener and ice into a blender. Blend until the ice is crushed and the mixture is lump-free. Add sugar a bit at a time to taste.
2. Using a lime wedge, moisten each glass rim. Set limes aside for garnish. Spread a few tablespoons of coarse salt on a plate, hold each glass upside down and dip the rim into the salt. Flip the glasses right-side-up and discard any remaining salt.
3. Divide the frozen margaritas evenly into the salted glasses and garnish with the reserved limes. Serve immediately.

TOP TIPS

The key to a smooth frozen margarita is a powerful blender. Try using pre-crushed ice instead of whole cubes.

For a flavoured frozen margarita, replace a few ice cubes with frozen mango, strawberries, pineapple, or mixed berries.

The longer you blend the ice, the finer the slushy consistency will be.
To help keep your frozen margaritas slushy, combine the tequila, triple sec
and lime juice, then chill in the fridge before mixing.