Margaritas And Inspired Cocktails Recipe
Margaritas and inspired cocktails with a Tex-Mex flair.
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Ingredients
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Margarita Ingredients
Inspired Cocktail Ingredients
Method
Margarita Directions
Prepare the Glass
Rub the rim of a glass with a lime wedge and dip it into salt to coat the rim. Set aside.
Mix the Ingredients
In a cocktail shaker, combine tequila, triple sec, fresh lime juice, simple syrup, and ice. Shake well until chilled.
Serve the Margarita
Strain the mixture into the prepared glass filled with fresh ice. Garnish with a lime wedge.
Inspired Cocktail Directions
Prepare the Watermelon
Blend the fresh watermelon pieces in a blender until smooth. Strain through a fine mesh sieve to remove pulp if desired.
Mix the Cocktail
In a shaker, combine the watermelon juice, mint leaves, vodka, and lime juice. Muddle the mint leaves gently to release their flavor.
Finish and Serve
Add ice to the shaker and shake well. Strain into a glass filled with ice and top with club soda. Garnish with additional mint leaves.