Spicy N' Sweet Red Chile–guava Margarita |
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Prep Time: 2880 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 2885 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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My favorite Mexican restaurant in Baltimore has a spicy/sweet margarita that is very similar to this one; in honor of Cinco de Mayo, I am posting it here! I like the idea of rimming the glass with a salt-sugar combo... Prep time is infusion time for the tequila. Ingredients:
2 1/2 cups tequila, chile-infused (recipe to follow) |
1 1/2 cups triple sec |
1 1/2 cups guava nectar |
1 cup fresh orange juice |
1 1/2 cups fresh lime juice |
10 lime wedges |
salt, for rimming the glasses |
ice |
10 small red chilies, for garnish (optional) |
6 small dried red chilies, halved lengthwise, seeds removed |
1 (750 ml) bottle 100 percent agave tequila |
Directions:
1. Make the tequila at least 48 hours in advance: Place red chiles in tequila. Allow to infuse for 2 days or more.
2. Combine tequila, Triple Sec, guava nectar, orange juice, and lime juice in a pitcher and reserve in the refrigerator until ready to use.
3. To serve, rim a rocks glass with salt by rubbing a lime wedge around the outside and then dipping the glass in salt.
4. Fill the glass with ice, add the margarita mixture, and garnish with a skewered chile pepper (if using).
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