The 'perfect' Combo Recipe

Inspired by Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville

Time30m

Serves2

Our signature Cheeseburger In Paradise served alongside our classic Perfect Margarita

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Ingredients

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Cheeseburger In Paradise

1 pound Ground beef

4 slices Cheddar cheese

2 pieces Hamburger buns

1 cup Lettuce

1 medium Tomato

1 cup Pickles

1 medium Onion

to taste Ketchup

to taste Mustard

to taste Celtic sea salt

to taste black pepper

Perfect Margarita

2 ounces Tequila

1 ounce ReaLime juice

1 ounce Triple sec

to taste Celtic sea salt

1 piece Lime wedge

1 cup Ice

Method

Cheeseburger Preparation

Prepare the Beef Patty

In a mixing bowl, combine the ground beef with salt and black pepper. Form the mixture into two equal-sized patties.

Cook the Patties

Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the patties for about 4-5 minutes on each side, or until they reach your desired doneness.

Add Cheese

During the last minute of cooking, place a slice of cheddar cheese on each patty and cover to melt.

Toast the Buns

While the cheese is melting, slice the hamburger buns in half and toast them on the grill or in a toaster until golden brown.

Assemble the Burger

On the bottom half of the bun, place a layer of lettuce, add the cheese-covered patty, then top with slices of tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup, and mustard. Place the top half of the bun on.

Perfect Margarita Preparation

Prepare the Glass

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

Mix the Margarita

In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, lime juice, triple sec, and ice. Shake well until chilled.

Serve the Margarita

Strain the mixture into the prepared glass over fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.