Guava Margarita (Emeril Lagasse) |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Ingredients:
lime wedges, for rimming the glass |
margarita salt, if desired |
ice cubes |
1/2 cup fresh lime juice |
3/4 to 1 cup premium silver tequila |
3 tablespoons triple sec or other orange-flavored liqueur |
3 tablespoons simple syrup, or to taste, recipe follows |
1 cup guava juice |
lime slices, for garnishing glass |
1 cup sugar |
1 cup water |
Directions:
1. Rub a lime wedge around the edges of a margarita glasses and dip immediately in the margarita salt, if desired, turning to coat. Place in the freezer for 10 minutes.
2. In a blender, combine the ice, lime juice, tequila, Triple Sec, Simple Syrup, and guava juice and blend until combined and ice cubes are crushed. Pour into the chilled glasses, garnish each with a lime slice, and serve immediately.
3. Simple Syrup:
4. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Cook until sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from the heat and cool completely.
5. Yield: about 1 1/2 cups simple syrup
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