It was party like any other party-Funky strobe lights, a huge dance floor, pulsating music and hip crowds. Well, it invited me to join the bandwagon and shake a leg with my friends and the people I did not even know at all! Dressed in my best fitting denims and a funky top, I was on the search of something that was beyond all these parties. Dancing always left me thirsty for more fun and music and also a perfect margarita! This always gives me the extra punch but the best margarita has always evaded me from the time I probably started partying.
The perfect margarita recipes are as difficult as probably meeting the perfect man. Although perfect men may not really exist, I did ultimately find the perfect recipes. Well, for starters, I got one through a friend at the nightclub, which is across the street. As time passed, I accumulated quite a few that have their own distinct flavors and variations in them. Variety is the spice of life and this alcoholic beverage that contains tequila, an orange flavored liqueur (Triple Sec) and lime juice, can be served in various blends.
The Classic Margarita
Ingredients
- White tequila (2 oz)
- Fresh lime juice (2 oz)
- Triple sec (2 oz)
- Ice cubes (8)
- Saucers (2- to dip the glasses)
- Champagne glasses (4-shallow and wide-mouthed wineglasses)
- Electric blender.
First, you need to pour the tequila into one of the saucers and the salt into the other. Then, you need to turn the glasses upside down to dip the rim of the glass into the tequila. Next, you need to shake off the excess tequila and dip it into the salt. You can keep the glass upright.
To make this cocktail, you need to put the fresh lime juice, orange liqueur and tequila into the container of the blender. Now, you need to add some ice and puree it and keep pulsing the blender on and off, just for a few seconds. Sometimes, you can leave a few bits of ice but that would depend upon individual tastes. Or, you can have a uniform frozen effect by crushing the ice till you do not hear the sound of the ice being crushed.
Once done, you need to pour it into the glass and also avoid touching the ring of salt at the rim of the glass. Serve immediately.
The Blue Margarita
Ingredients
- Coarse salt (1 teaspoon)
- Tequila (4 ounces)
- Fresh lime juice (2 ounce)
- Triple Sec (2 ounce)
- Blue Curacao (2 ounce)
- Superfine sugar (2 teaspoons)
- 1/4-inch slices star fruit (2-for garnish)
- 1 lime (cut into wedges)
Take the cocktail shaker and fill it halfway with ice. Add some lime juice, blue Curacao with Tequila, Triple Sec and sugar. Shake this hard for the next 30 seconds. You can salt rim the glasses as mentioned earlier and fill the glasses with ice cubes. Next, you need to strain the margarita into these glasses. You can garnish these with a slice of star fruit or a lime wedge and indulge!
Apricot Margarita
Ingredients
- Fresh apricots (halved and pitted-1-1/2 cup) 1/2 cup tequila
- Sugar (1/4 cup)
- Apricot nectar (1/2 cup)
- Fresh lime juice (1/4 cup)
- Ice cubes (3 cups)
First, you need to combine the apricot halves, sugar, lime juice, tequila and the apricot nectar in a blender. Cover the container and blend it until it smoothens. Keep the blender running and add some ice cubes. Wait until the concoction gets a little slushy. Once done, serve this luscious drink in the salt-rimmed glasses.
I am hoping these recipes help you add a punch to your parties and occasions. Till then here's wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy New Year! Hic!
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