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Tart, fragrant gooseberries come in red, green, or Cape varieties (a gold berry in a papery husk). Red and green are most common–look for them at farmers' markets. If you can't find them, use raspberries instead. Ingredients:
2 cups gooseberries, divided |
1/3 cup granulated sugar |
1/4 cup water |
1/2 cup fresh lime juice (about 4 limes) |
1 cup tequila |
1 cup club soda |
2 tablespoons grand marnier |
2 tablespoons white sparkling sugar |
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt |
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper |
9 lime wedges, divided |
Directions:
1. Place 1 1/2 cups gooseberries in a mortar or other small bowl; gently crush with a pestle or fork.
2. Combine crushed gooseberries, granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup water in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until sugar dissolves, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; cool completely. Strain through a sieve over a bowl; discard solids. Stir in lime juice; chill.
3. Combine gooseberry mixture, tequila, soda, and Grand Marnier in a large pitcher; stir gently.
4. Combine sparkling sugar, salt, and red pepper in a saucer. Rub the rims of 8 glasses with 1 lime wedge; spin rim of each glass in salt mixture to coat. Fill each prepared glass with ice. Divide margarita mixture evenly among glasses. Garnish with remaining gooseberries and lime wedges.
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