To finish up this first rainbow series I thought it would be fun to stick with the flavors and style of my last two posts - Southwestern/Mexican. So, my husband, Steven, helped me come up with a fun riff on a margarita. He is more of the mixologist type than me.
Sangria is such a beautifully colorful drink and I thought it would be delicious to mix in the flavors of a margarita. The sweet fruity flavors of the lime, orange, cherry, and grape juice balance the salty flavor of the tequila. This drink takes me away from the incessant grey skies of Cincinnati to a beautiful tropical beach. Come away with me...
Recipe - Makes 1 Drink
2oz. Silver Tequila (such as 1800)
1 Lime, juiced (approx. 1 oz.)
1T Orange Liquor (such as Cointreau)
1T Maraschino Cherry Juice
9 Cranberry & Concord Grape Juice Ice Cubes
Garnish with a slice of orange & lime and a Maraschino cherry
A day ahead make the Cranberry & Concord Grape Juice ice cubes. Simply fill a standard ice cube tray with the juice and freeze overnight. You can use light juice if you would like. You can also just use concord grape juice, but I like the tartness given by the cranberries in the blended juice.
Let's make the drink! Put the tequila, lime juice, orange liquor, maraschino cherry juice, and cranberry & concord grape juice ice cubes into a blender. Blend until smooth.
Pour the frozen drink into a margarita glass and garnish with a slice of orange and lime and a Maraschino cherry.
Sip and sail away...
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