Coooool Margarita
The thermometer read 107 degrees outside of my kitchen window at 11:30 AM. Ugh. Only one thing to do. I’ll be at the pool this afternoon, after the sun starts to set so that I don’t end up looking like a Main lobsta. They are calling for 112 degrees today. Summer has officially arrived in Phoenix. It came very late this year so I’m not complaining. To welcome the heat, I will be sitting poolside with a giant pitcher of Margaritas and dreaming of island life. I’m an on the rocks, no salt drinker. I like to taste the tartness of the lime and the salt kills it for me. The frozen variety reminds me too much of a slushie and you can head over to 7-Eleven if you want one of those.
Here is the quick and easy recipe that I use for a refreshing Margarita. Basically, all you have to remember is 3-2-1. These go great with a big plate of nachos drizzled with salsa verde (the tomatillos in my garden are looking good) and a side of guacamole. Salud!
Ingredients:
3 jiggers of good quality Margarita Mix
2 jiggers of Triple-Sec
1 jigger of good quality Tequila (I use Don Julio)
limes wedges
1 orange
salt is optional
Mix the alcohol together in a pitcher, squeeze in lime juice to taste and add a good squirt of fresh orange juice. Pour in chilled glasses that are filled with ice.
