Frosted Margaritas Recipes

FROZEN MARGARITAS

Steps:

• Mix 1 1/2 cups water, the orange liqueur, lime juice and superfine sugar in a pitcher. Pour the mixture into ice cube trays and freeze for at least 6 hours; you should get about 32 ice cubes.
• Moisten the rim of each glass with a lime wedge or water, then dip in coarse salt.
• For each drink, puree 6 to 7 margarita ice cubes in a blender with 2 ounces tequila. With the motor running, add 6 to 7 regular ice cubes, one at a time, until slushy. Pour into the prepared glasses.
• Grate the orange zest onto a microwave-safe paper towel-lined plate. Microwave until the zest is dry, tossing every 30 seconds, about 1 1/2 minutes.
• Transfer the dried zest to a spice grinder along with the smoked paprika and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Process until combined, then mix with 1 1/2 tablespoons more kosher salt.
• Grate the lime zest onto a microwave-safe paper towel-lined plate. Microwave until the zest is dry, tossing every 30 seconds, about 1 1/2 minutes.
• Transfer the dried zest to a spice grinder along with 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Process until combined, then mix with the cayenne, sugar and 1 more tablespoon salt.
• Using a spice grinder, process the hibiscus flowers until powdery, then mix with the kosher salt.

CREAM CHEESE FROSTING FOR MARGARITA CUPCAKES

Steps:

• Using an electric mixer, beat cream cheese, butter and sour cream on medium-high until smooth and combined, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in sugar a few tablespoons at a time.

THE PERFECT MARGARITA

Steps:

• Moisten the rim of a glass with a lime wedge. Sprinkle salt onto a plate. Lightly dip the moistened rim into the salt. Place a large ice cube in the glass and freeze the prepared glass until ready to serve.
• Fill a cocktail shaker with fresh ice. Add tequila, triple sec, and lime juice. Cover and shake vigorously until outside of the shaker has frosted. Strain into the prepared glass and garnish with a slice of lime.

EASY FROZEN MARGARITAS

Steps:

• Working in 2 batches, place 1 quart ice cubes in a blender. Add 1/2 can limeade, 6 ounces tequila and 2 tablespoons Cointreau. Blend at highest speed until drink is almost smooth. Pour into a pitcher and repeat with remaining ingredients. Store in the freezer.
• To salt the margarita glasses, pour a single layer of salt on a salad plate. Moisten each glass rim with lime; dip each rim in the salt. Pour margaritas into each glass; garnish with lime. Serve immediately.

FROZEN MARGARITA

Steps:

• Put all ingredients in a blender. Blend until slushy, adding more ice as necessary. Pour immediately into tall glasses. Garnish with lime wheels or wedges.

FROSTED MARGARITAS

Steps:

• Rub rim of 2 cocktail glasses with wedge of lime. Place salt in saucer; spin rim of each glass in salt.
• Combine remaining ingredients in container of an electric blender; process until mixture reaches desired consistency.
• Pour into the prepared glasses.