Margaritas Three Ways

With Summer and Cinco de Mayo right around the corner, I have margaritas on the brain!  I'm a "on the rocks" gal but these are irresistible.  Serve these unique versions at your next fiesta.

Beer 'Garitas

 

I keep saying I'm going to try these and haven't yet...have you?

Prep: 5 min. For a bolder flavor, use a dark beer. Serve in 16-oz. mason jars for fun.

Makes 4 servings

• 1  cup  frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
• 1  cup  tequila
• 1/2  cup  orange liqueur
• Crushed ice
• 1/2  to 1 cup cold beer

1. Stir together first 3 ingredients until well blended. Fill 4 medium glasses with crushed ice. Pour limeade mixture evenly into glasses. Add beer to taste.

Note: For testing purposes only, we used Minute Maid Frozen Concentrate for Limeade, José Cuervo Especial tequila, and Triple Sec for orange liqueur

Scarlet Margaritas

 

This is the prettiest color!

Prep: 10 min. If pomegranates are not available, no problem. This drink is just as delicious without the fresh seeds.

Makes 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup)

• 4  cups  crushed ice
• 1  cup  pomegranate juice
• 1/2  cup  orange liqueur
• 1/2  cup  tequila
• 1  tablespoon  lime juice
• 4  tablespoons  pomegranate seeds (1/2 fresh pomegranate) (optional)
• Lime wedges
• Coarse salt
• Garnish: lime slices

1. Process first 5 ingredients, and, if desired, pomegranate seeds in a blender 30 seconds or until frothy.

2. Rub rims of 6 glasses with lime wedges; dip in salt to coat. Pour margarita evenly into prepared glasses. Garnish, if desired. Serve immediately.

Note: For testing purposes only, we used Pom Wonderful 100% Pomegranate Juice

Blue Margaritas

 

Look at that frosty pitcher-ice cold!

For an even coating around the rim of each glass, dip first in lime juice and then salt.

Makes 5 cups     

1  (10-ounce) can frozen margarita mix

3/4  cup  tequila

1/4  cup  blue curaçao liqueur

2  tablespoons  lime juice

Combine all ingredients in a blender. Fill with ice to 5-cup level, and process until smooth. Serve immediately

Come back soon for our Cinco de Mayo/Fiesta menu ideas!  I guess it can't be all about the cocktails ;)

(images from southernliving.com)

Comments

[Loralee - No Fuss Fabulous]

Love the blue color!

[Hannah]

Wow. The scarlet ones look amazing! And a pomegranate margarita sounds delicious anyway.

[Chris@Celebrations At Home]

I have made those beer margaritas before using a Mexican beer(Corona) and it was goooood ; )